Psalm 41:5
“Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?”
KJV
Read in Psalm 41Meaning
Enemies ask when the speaker will die and his name perish; the lament names cruelty without giving permission to dehumanize or retaliate against opponents.
Enemies, rumor, and betrayal
Verses 5–9 describe death-wishing, false visits, whispered hostility, malicious interpretation, and betrayal by a trusted companion.
Read carefully
Enemies ask when the speaker will die and his name perish; the lament names cruelty without giving permission to dehumanize or retaliate against opponents.
Reflection
Enemies ask when the speaker will die and his name perish; the lament names cruelty without giving permission to dehumanize or retaliate against opponents.