Psalms 55:12

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:

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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

11Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.

13But it was you, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.

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Cross References

Psalms 35:26Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.

Psalms 41:9Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Matthew 26:21And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

John 18:2And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus frequently resorted thither with his disciples.

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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