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·My best and truest friend [L A man of peace in whom I trust/find support], who ate at my table,
    has ·even turned against me [L lifted his heel against me; C an act of treachery; 55:12–14; Matt. 26:23; Mark 14:18; Luke 22:21; John 13:18].

10 Lord, have ·mercy [compassion] on me.
    ·Give me strength [L Raise me up] so I can pay them back.
11 Because my enemies do not ·defeat [triumph over; or make fun of] me,
    I know you are ·pleased [delighted] with me.

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Even my close friend,(A)
    someone I trusted,
one who shared my bread,
    has turned[a] against me.(B)

10 But may you have mercy(C) on me, Lord;
    raise me up,(D) that I may repay(E) them.
11 I know that you are pleased with me,(F)
    for my enemy does not triumph over me.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 41:9 Hebrew has lifted up his heel