What he says is mere pretence and hypocrisy, and is designed to deceive me, as if he had sympathy with me, while his real purpose is to do me mischief.

This verse illustrates the betrayal of those whom we trust and the pain that comes when our vulnerabilities are exposed to cruel scrutiny.

Psalms 41:6. And if he come to see [me] Meaning anyone of his enemies, when they came, as pretended, to pay him a friendly visit.

We are taught, (1.) To give glory to God as the Lord God of Israel, a God in covenant with his people, who has done great and kind things for them and has more ...

Psalms 41:6 in the King James Version is a powerful and evocative verse that reflects the themes of betrayal, deceit, and the struggle between good and evil.

Psalms 41:6 When one of them comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it around.

Translation commentary on Psalm 41:6 - 41:7. Continuing the description of his plight, the psalmist relates how his enemies, hypocrites all, come to see him.

The central mass of this psalm describes the singer as suffering from two evils: sickness and treacherous friends.

When we can discern the Lord's favour in any mercy, personal or public, that doubles it. If the grace of God did not take constant care of us, we should not be ...