King James Version
Psalms 41:11 in the King James Version says “By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 41 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.”
Psalms 41:11 · KJV
Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. mine: Heb. the man of my peace lifted: Heb. magnified
But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
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“By this I know”
H3045to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“that thou favourest”
H2654properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“doth not triumph”
H7321to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e., shout (for alarm or joy)
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
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