Psa 41:5-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 41:5-9: 41:5-9 The psalmist’s enemies disguise themselves as friends, while his friends openly become his enemies. 41:5 How soon will he die? The psalmist’s opponents regard his suffering as a divine judgment (cp. 1:6 ).

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‏ Psalms 41:5-9

Summary for Ps 41:5-9: 41:5-9 ^a The psalmist’s enemies disguise themselves as friends, while his friends openly become his enemies. 41:5 ^b How soon will he die? The psalmist’s opponents regard his suffering as a divine judgment (cp. 1:6 ^c).
41:9 ^d the one who shared my food: Eating together was a sign of unity (Acts 2:42 ^e). Refusing to eat with someone indicated hostility (1 Cor 5:11 ^f). Jesus experienced the same kind of betrayal (John 13:1 ^g, 18 ^h).