Psalm 55:13 Meaning
But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
Context Explained
11Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.
12For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
13But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
14We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.
15Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 26:50
Jesus identifies Judas as the one who betrays him, fulfilling the sentiment of betrayal in Psalm 55:13.
Luke 22:21
Jesus speaks of his betrayer at the Last Supper, echoing the themes of close acquaintance and betrayal.
John 15:15
Jesus calls his disciples friends, contrasting with the betrayal mentioned in this verse.
Source: Psalm 55:13