Psalm 41:11-12 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:10-12

He prays against his enemies. (Cf. homily on Psalms 35:1-28 .)—C. read more

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:11

By this I know that thou favourest me ; or, delightest in me (comp. Psalms 18:19 ; Psalms 22:8 ; 2 Samuel 15:26 ). Because mine enemy doth not triumph over me . David's enemies had not triumphed over him, and he felt assured that they would not be allowed to triumph. This assurance was so strong that he could make it an argument on which to ground his belief that God" delighted in him." David argues from effect to cause. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:12

And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity (comp. Psalms 26:1 , and the comment ad loc. ) . And settest me before thy face for ever . So that there falls upon me the light of thy countenance (comp. Psalms 4:6 ). The expression, "for ever," is remarkable in this connection, and may be fairly taken as indicating a hope of immortality (comp. Psalms 16:11 ; Psalms 17:15 ; Psalms 23:6 ; Psalms 30:12 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:11

By this I know - Compare the notes at Psalms 20:6. This indicates a confident assurance that his prayer would be answered, and that he would be restored to health. How he had this assurance we are not informed, but it seems most probable that it was by an intimation conveyed to his mind by God himself. Compare, for a similar case, Philippians 1:25. See the notes at that passage.That thou favorest me - That thou dost delight in me; that thou art my friend.Because mine enemy doth not triumph over... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:12

And as for me - literally, “and I;” as if there were some verb understood. The reference is turned on himself; on all that was suggested by this train of remark as bearing on himself. The result of the whole was a firm assurance that God would sustain him, and that he would be established before God forever. The train of thought is this: “And I... thou upholdest me.” Perhaps the course of expression, if it had not been suddenly changed, would have been, “And I am sustained or held up.” The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 41:11-12

Psalms 41:11-12. By this I know that thou favourest me Bearest a good will to me, and art resolved to make good thy promises to me, and wilt plead my righteous cause; because mine enemy doth not triumph over me Because hitherto thou hast supported me, and prolonged my days to the disappointment of his hopes, and designed triumphs. This mercy I thankfully receive as a token of further mercy. Thou upholdest me in mine integrity As, through thy grace, I have kept my integrity, so thou... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

Psalms 41:0 A friend’s treacheryAt the time of the writing of this psalm, David was ill and unable to help himself. One of his closest friends took the opportunity to act treacherously against him. The psalm would suit such circumstances as when his trusted adviser Ahithophel plotted his overthrow by organizing the rebellion of Absalom (see v. 9; cf. 2 Samuel 15:12,2 Samuel 15:31).Those who help the needy will themselves receive help from God when they are in trouble (1-3). David knows that... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 41:11

favourest = delightest, or hast pleasure in. Compare Matthew 3:17 ; Matthew 12:18 ; Matthew 17:5 .Isaiah 42:1 . triumph = shout with triumph. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 41:12

Thy face. See note on Exodus 34:20 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 41:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 41:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 41:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 41:1-13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 41:11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 41:12

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