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Psalms 41:11

Psalms 41:11
By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

By this I know that thou favourest me,.... Or "delightest in me" (z); as he did, both as his Son and his servant; in his obedience, sufferings, and death, whereby his counsels were accomplished, his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

By this I know - Compare the notes at Psa 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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 41:5-13

David often complains of the insolent conduct of his enemies towards him when he was sick, which, as it was very barbarous in them, so it could not but be very grievous to him. They had not indeed…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

By this I know that thou delightest in me.

In the confidence of faith he can use the present: I know. Cp. Psa 20:6. For delightest in me, cp. Psa 18:19; Psa 22:8; Psa 35:27; 2Sa 15:26.

doth not…