Psalms 41:10

But you, Lord, have mercy on me, and raise me up,that I may repay them.

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

9Yes, my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted,who ate bread with me,has lifted up his heel against me.

11By this I know that you delight in me,because my enemy doesn't triumph over me.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

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

Psalms 21:8Your hand will find out all of your enemies.Your right hand will find out those who hate you.

Psalms 55:14We took sweet fellowship together.We walked in God's house with company.

Psalms 69:22Let their table before them become a snare.May it become a retribution and a trap.

Jeremiah 20:10For I have heard the defaming of many, terror on every side. "Denounce, and we will denounce him," say all my familiar friends, those who watch for my fall; "perhaps he will be persuaded, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him."

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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