PSALM 41

O LORD, BE GRACIOUS TO ME

David writes of God’s kindness and blessing to those who consider and help those in need. Knowing that God is gracious and generous, David asks God to sustain and heal him. 

David feels alone and longs for God's closeness. When David says “even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me,” he paints an image of the future betrayal of Jesus by His disciple Judas. (Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22). 

Psalm 41:11 - By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me.