Psalms 41:9
Yes, my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, who ate of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
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In Context
8An evil disease, say they , cleaveth fast to him: and now that he lieth he shall rise no more.
10But thou, O LORD, be merciful to me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
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.
Job 19:19All my intimate friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.
Psalms 55:20He hath put forth his hands against such as are at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
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.
Micah 7:5Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
John 13:18I speak not of you all; I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me, hath 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 →