Cross References

Psalm 41:11

New Century Version

Because my enemies do not defeat me, I know you are pleased with me.

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Praise the Lord, who did not let them chew us up.

Otherwise my enemy will say, “I have won!” Those against me will rejoice that I’ve been defeated.

The Lord is pleased with those who respect him, with those who trust his love.

my God, I trust you. Do not let me be disgraced; do not let my enemies laugh at me.

You have not handed me over to my enemies but have set me in a safe place.

Don’t let them think, “Aha! We got what we wanted!” Don’t let them say, “We destroyed him.”

Show me a sign of your goodness. When my enemies look, they will be ashamed. You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord! He saves the life of the poor from the power of the wicked.

God stripped the spiritual rulers and powers of their authority. With the cross, he won the victory and showed the world that they were powerless.