Psalms 41:5

Mine enemies speak evil of me,.... That is, the Jews, who were enemies to his person, people, doctrines and ordinances, and would not have him to reign over them; these spake evil of him, charged him…

Mine enemies speak evil of me - They take occasion to speak evil of me in my weak and feeble state, thus adding to my sorrows. The word “evil” here refers to their calumnies or reproaches. They spoke…

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…

speak evil of me R.V. against me. Psa 41:41 takes up Psa 41:41, as Psa 41:41 answers to Psa 41:41.

When&c. The words of the enemies, expressing their impatient eagerness for his death, and even for…