What does Psalm 41:7 mean?

Psalm 41:7 highlights themes such as betrayal, suffering, enemies when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 41:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.

5Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?

6And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.

7All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.

8An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.

9Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

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Matthew 26:14-16
This passage details Judas' betrayal, fulfilling the psalmist's lament.
Psalm 35:15
Both verses express the pain of betrayal by friends.
Luke 22:48
Jesus references betrayal by a close companion, aligning with this psalm.