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The Cruelty of Slander
Commentators explain that the enemies' desire was not just for the psalmist's death, but for his name and influence to be completely erased. This highlights the profound cruelty of slander, which adds immense emotional and spiritual weight to physical suffering, turning affliction into a moment of deep personal attack.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 41:5
18th Century
Theologian
Mine enemies speak evil of me – They take occasion to speak evil of me in my weak and feeble state, thus adding to my sorrows. The word “e…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 41:5
19th Century
Bishop
Shall he die ... perish. —Better, When will he die, and his name have perished.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 41:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
Heal my soul; for have sinned against thee. Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
But good men do …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 41:5
16th Century
Theologian
My enemies have spoken evil of me. To speak is here used in the sense of to imprecate. In this way describing the improper conduc…
John Gill
On Psalms 41:5
17th Century
Pastor
Mine enemies speak evil of me
That is, the Jews, who were enemies to his person, people, doctrines and ordinances, and would no…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 41:5–13
17th Century
Minister
We complain, and justly, of the lack of sincerity, and that there is scarcely any true friendship to be found among men; but the former days were n…