The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:5-9
David suffers from The harshness and treachery of men. (Cf. homilies on Psalms 12:1-8 ; Psalms 17:1-15 . div. I Psalms 26:1-12 . div. H.)—C. read more
诗篇 41:9-10 Cuvs
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:9
Yea, mine own familiar friend (literally, the man of my peace ), in whom I trusted. Here Ahithophel is almost certainly intended. He is called "the man of my peace," since he was one of David's official counsellors ( 2 Samuel 15:12 ), and consequently on the most friendly terms with him (comp. Psalms 55:13 , Psalms 55:14 ). Which did eat of my bread . At Oriental courts, the king's counsellors, together with many other members of the court, habitually" eat at the king's table".... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:9
Here is an instance of Very special treachery, which would be regarded as black indeed in the light of Oriental hospitality. Yet he who was in all points tempted like as we are, endured treachery viler still. To this reference is made in John 13:18 . The note of Bishop Perowne hereon is so truly helpful, that we quote it in full below) £ —C. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:10
But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me (comp. Psalms 41:4 ). The writer passes from complaint to prayer, and once more calls on God to deliver him. And raise me up. Falsify the prediction of my enemies ( Psalms 41:8 ); raise me up from my sick-bed, and re-establish me in a position of authority. That I may requite them. This was not private revenge, but David's duty as a king ( Romans 13:4 ). read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:10-12
He prays against his enemies. (Cf. homily on Psalms 35:1-28 .)—C. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:10-12
Influence. This passage may suggest to us some thoughts as to influence. We have all the power of influencing others for good or for evil. This is the necessary result of our being and relationships. Our chief influence will be upon those with whom we are most closely associated; but we also influence others, often unconsciously. You cannot pay a visit, or reside for a short time in a district, without making some impression upon those you meet, and leaving them the better or the worse for... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:9
Yea, mine own familiar friend - Margin, as in Hebrew: “the man of my peace.” The man with whom I was at peace; who had no cause of alienation from me; with whom I was associated in the most peaceful and friendly relations.In whom I trusted - He whom I made my confidential friend, and on whom I supposed I could rely in the time of trouble.Which did eat of my bread - This may either denote one who was supported by him as one of his family, or else one who partook of his hospitality. In the former... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:10
But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me - That is, give me strength; restore me from my sickness and weakness.And raise me up - From my bed of languishing.That I may requite them - That I may repay them; or may recompense them. The word used here - שׁלם shālam - means properly, to be whole, sound, safe; then, in Piel, to make secure, or preserve in safety; and then, to complete, to make whole, to make good, to restore; and then, to make whole or to complete in the sense of recompensing or... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 41:8-9
Psalms 41:8-9. An evil disease cleaveth fast unto him Hebrew, דבר בליעל , debar Belijagnal, a word, or thing of Belial. Literally, says Houbigant, A thing of Belial is poured out upon him, that is, his wickedness is brought round upon, or overflows him. The reproach wherewith they had loaded him, they hoped, would cleave so fast to him, that his name would perish with him, and they should gain their point. Or, their meaning was, The disease, wherewith he is now afflicted, will... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:4-10
Ill treated by man, he flees to God. (Cf. homilies on Psalms 7:1-17 ; Psalms 17:1-15 . div. II ; Psalms 26:1-12 . div. III ; Psalms 39:1-13 , div. I. Psalms 4:1-8 .)—C. read more