This psalm, ascribed to David, has, in its general design and spirit,
a strong resemblance to Psalms 38. The occasion on which it was
composed is not certainly known; but, like that, it seems to have...
The Psalmist is suffering from an illness which threatens to be fatal.
Treacherous enemies, and among them one who had been a trusted friend,
eagerly anticipate his death. But his confidence in Jehova...
XLI.
Recalling the treachery of some pretended friends, the writer in this
psalm pronounces, in contrast, a eulogy on those who know how to feel
for and show compassion to the suffering. There is not...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 41
TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN, A PSALM OF DAVID. In this psalm is a prophecy
concerning Christ, and concerning Judas Iscariot, as runs part of the
title in the Syriac version; and in...
_A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042._
The occasion of this Psalm was manifestly some sore disease or
affliction, with which God had visited David, and which gave his
enemies an opportunity of discovering their hat...
HEADING.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm to/for David.
This Psalm is offered to the person responsible for the sacred music,
or the choirmaster, and is of the Davidic collection. ‘To (or
‘for') Davi...