Psalms 41:10

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

Webster 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 of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

11By this I know that thou favorest me, because my enemy doth not triumph over me.

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Cross References

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

Psalms 3:3But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

Psalms 21:8Thy hand shall find out all thy enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.

Psalms 55:14We took sweet counsel together, and walked to the house of God in company.

Psalms 69:22Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.

Jeremiah 20:10For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they , and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying , Perhaps he will be enticed, 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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