Psalms 55:12

The taunts were not those of a foe that I could have borne; the disdain was not that of an enemy I could have shunned them:

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In The King James Version

For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:

In Context

11within is ruin. Her market-place is never free of deceit and tyranny.

13but it was you, my equal, my dear and familiar friend.

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Cross References

Psalms 35:26Shame and confusion together on those who rejoice at my hurt! Clothed with shame and dishonor be those who are haughty to me!

Psalms 41:9My most trusted friend, on whom I relied, who ate of my bread, has turned against me.

Matthew 26:21and, while they were eating, he said, “I tell you that one of you will betray me.”

John 18:2The place was well known to Judas, the betrayer, for Jesus and his disciples had often met there.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 55:10-16

Prophetic Imprecations. 9 Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city. 10 Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it. 11 Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets. 12 For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him: 13 But it was thou, a man… Read the whole commentary →

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