Psalms 41:9

Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Psalms 41

3 songs meet this passage

  • “Can't see the knife when you're too close, too close”

    Burning Down · Alex Warren

    resonates with Psalms 41:9

    Betrayal by a trusted friend is an ancient wound; the Psalmist voices the same shock of intimate treachery.

  • “Everybody wants to be my enemy”

    Enemy · Imagine Dragons ft. JID

    resonates with Psalms 41:9

    The ache of betrayal by those once close mirrors this psalm of lament over a trusted friend turned foe.

  • “You took me for everything that I had”

    Another One Bites The Dust · Queen

    resonates with Psalms 41:9

    The ache of betrayal by someone close is a recognizable human wound the Psalms give voice to as well.

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