Psalms 41:8

An infliction of the Abandoned One hath been fixed upon him, and, now that he hath lien down, he will not again rise.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.

In Context

7Together—against me, do all who hate me whisper among themselves, Against me, devise they hurt for me.

9Even the man whom I used to salute, in whom I put confidence, who used to eat my bread,—hath magnified his heel against me!

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Cross References

Job 2:7So the accuser went forth from the presence of Yahweh,—and smote Job with a sore boil, from the sole of his foot, unto his crown.

Psalms 38:3There is no soundness in my flesh, By reason of thine indignation, There is no peace in my bones, By reason of my sin;

Matthew 27:41Likewise, the High-priests, [also], mocking, with the Scribes and Elders, were saying: Others, he saved,—Himself, he cannot save:

Luke 13:16But, this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan had bound, lo! eighteen years, was there not a needs-be that she should be loosed from this bond, on the day of rest?

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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