Psalms 41:7
All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.
Original Language Analysis
עָלַ֣י
H5921
עָלַ֣י
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
2 of 9
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יִ֭תְלַחֲשׁוּ
me whisper
H3907
יִ֭תְלַחֲשׁוּ
me whisper
Strong's:
H3907
Word #:
3 of 9
to whisper; by implication, to mumble a spell (as a magician)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 9
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עָלַ֓י׀
H5921
עָלַ֓י׀
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 9
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יַחְשְׁב֖וּ
against me against me do they devise
H2803
יַחְשְׁב֖וּ
against me against me do they devise
Strong's:
H2803
Word #:
7 of 9
properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
Historical Context
Court intrigue and conspiracy were common in ancient Near Eastern royal politics. David experienced such plotting during Absalom's rebellion and from jealous courtiers throughout his reign.
Questions for Reflection
- How should believers respond when they discover others are conspiring against them?
- What does David's appeal to God rather than retaliation teach about handling opposition?
Analysis & Commentary
Those who hate David 'whisper together' against him, devising 'hurt.' The Hebrew lachash (whisper) suggests conspiracy conducted in secret. The plotting involves more than spontaneous hatred; it is calculated, coordinated opposition. The phrase 'devise my hurt' indicates intentional, premeditated harm.