Avshalom sent for Achitofel the Giloni, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Avshalom.
Psalm 41:10 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) But you, LORD, have mercy on me, and raise me up, that I may repay them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, And raise me up, that I may requite them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But You, O Lord, be merciful and gracious to me, and raise me up, that I may requite them. American Standard Version (1901) But thou, O Jehovah, have mercy upon me, and raise me up, That I may requite them. Common English Bible But you, LORD, please have mercy on me and lift me up so I can pay them back! Catholic Public Domain Version I will say to God, "You are my supporter. Why have you forgotten me? And why do I walk in mourning, while my adversary afflicts me?" Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I will say to God: Thou art my support. Why hast thou forgotten me? and why go I mourning, whilst my enemy afflicteth me? |
Avshalom sent for Achitofel the Giloni, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Avshalom.
All my familiar friends abhor me. They whom I loved have turned against me.
But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God's house with company.
For I have heard the defaming of many, terror on every side. Denounce, and we will denounce him, [say] all my familiar friends, those who watch for my fall; peradventure he will be persuaded, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.
All the men of your alliance have brought you on your way, even to the border. The men who were at shalom with you have deceived you, and prevailed against you. Friends who eat your bread lay a snare under you. There is no understanding in him.*
But bring those enemies of mine who didn't want me to reign over them here, and kill them before me.'*