Psalms 41:10

But you, Yahweh, have mercy on me and raise me up 1 so that I may pay them back. 1

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In The King James Version

But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.

In Context

9Indeed, even my own close friend, in whom I trusted, 1 who ate my bread, 1 has lifted up his heel against me. 1

11By this I know that you delight in me, 1 for my enemy does not triumph over me. 1

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12While Absalom offered sacrfices, he sent for Ahithophel from his hometown of Giloh. He was David's counselor. Absalom's conspiracy was strong, for the people following Absalom were constantly increasing.

Psalms 3:3But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, 1 my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. 1

Psalms 21:8Your hand will seize all your enemies; 1 your right hand will seize those who hate you. 1

Psalms 55:14We had sweet fellowship together; 1 we walked in the house of God with the throng. 1

Psalms 69:22Let their table before them become a snare; 1 when they think they are in safety, let it become a trap. 1

Jeremiah 20:10I have heard rumors of terror from many people all around. 'Report! We must report it!' 1 Those who are close to me watch to see if I will fall. 'Perhaps he can be tricked. 1 If so, we can overpower him and take our revenge on him.' 1

Matthew Henry on Psalms 41:6-13

David Complains of His Enemies; David's Comfort in God. 5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish? 6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it. 7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt. 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more. 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread,… Read the whole commentary →

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