Psalms 41:9
Indeed, even my own close friend, in whom I trusted, 1 who ate my bread, 1 has lifted up his heel against me. 1
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10But you, Yahweh, have mercy on me and raise me up 1 so that I may pay them back. 1
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.
Job 19:19All my familiar friends abhor me; 1 those whom I love have turned against me. 1
Psalms 55:20My friend has raised his hands against those who were at peace with him; 1 he has not respected the covenant that he had. 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
Micah 7:5Do not trust any neighbor; 1 put no confidence in any friend. 1 Be careful about what you say 1 even to the woman who lies in your arms. 1
John 13:18I am not speaking about all of you; I know those whom I have chosen—but this so that the scripture will be fulfilled: 'He who eats my bread lifted up his heel against me.'
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 →