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But it was you, a man like me, My companion, and my familiar friend.
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The Pain of a Close Betrayal
The psalmist's pain comes from the identity of the betrayer: not a stranger, but "a man my equal, my companion, and my familiar friend." Commentators explain these terms describe a profound intimacy—a "second self" or someone loved as one's own soul. The betrayal's sting is directly proportional to the depth of the prior trust and friendship.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But it was you, a man my equal — Margin, “a man according to my rank.” Septuagint, ἰσόψυχε isopsuche — equal-soul…
19th Century
Anglican
But it was ... —Better, But you are a man of my own standing. The word erek is used (Exodus 40:23) o…
Baptist
A man my equal, my guide, and my acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, and walked to the house of God in company.
It is Ahi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But [it was] you The Targum is, "but you Ahithophel"; of whom the words are literally to be understood, and so they …
No wickedness causes the believer so much distress as what he witnesses in those who profess to be part of the church of God. Let us not be surpris…
13th Century
Catholic
Hear, O God, my prayer, and do not despise my supplication.
Previously, the psalmist showed the insults of his enemies ag…
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