And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
Psalm 41:10 - King James 2000 But you, O LORD, be merciful unto 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? |
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
All my close friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved have turned against me.
But you, O LORD, are a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.
[To the Chief Musician, altaschith. A michtam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.] Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusts in you: yea, in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities have passed.
For I heard the mocking of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my friends watched for my fall, saying, Perhaps he will be deceived, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.
All the men in your confederacy have forced you even to the border: the men that were at peace with you have deceived you, and prevailed against you; they that eat your bread have laid a trap under you: there is no understanding of it.
But those my enemies, who would not that I should reign over them, bring here, and slay them before me.