Psalms 41 - Introduction

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 hatred and malice against him. He lays hold on God's promise, and prays for mercy, Psalms 41:1. Complains of the pride and malice of his enemies, Psalms 41:5. Flees to God for succour, and praises him, Psalms 41:10.