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they imagine the worst for me, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/41.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper about me, imagining the worst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper against me; they imagine the worst for me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together against me; Against me they devise my hurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together against me; They plot my harm against me, <i>saying,</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together against me; Against me they devise my hurt, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together against me; Against me they devise my hurt, <i>saying,</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together against me; Against me, they devise for me calamity, <i>saying</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together about me; Against me they devise my hurt [imagining the worst for me], <i>saying,</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together about me; they plan to harm me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together about me; they plan to harm me.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />All that hate me whisper together against me; Against me do they devise my hurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My enemies whisper about me. They think the worst, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everyone who hates me whispers about me. They think evil things about me and say,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper to each other about me, they imagine the worst about me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As for all who hate me, they whisper together against me; they desire to do me harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper against me; they imagine the worst for me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper insults about me to one another; they plan ways to harm me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together against me. They imagine the worst for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together against me. They imagine the worst for me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />All hating me whisper together against me, "" Against me they devise evil to me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> All hating me whisper together against me, Against me they devise evil to me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Together, all hating me, will whisper against me: against one they will purpose evil to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />All my enemies whispered together against me : they devised evils to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:8>All my enemies were whispering against me. They were thinking up evils against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All those who hate me whisper together against me; they imagine the worst about me: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />All that hate me whisper together about me; they devise evil against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />All who hated me whispered against me together and they have conceived evil against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />All that hate me whisper together against me, Against me do they devise my hurt:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />All my enemies whispered against me; against me they devised my hurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/41-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4895" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/41.htm">Blessed is He who Cares for the Poor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>My visitor speaks falsehood; he gathers slander in his heart; he goes out and spreads it abroad. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: śō·nə·’āy (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">who hate</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3907.htm" title="3907: yiṯ·la·ḥă·šū (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3mp) -- To whisper, charm. A primitive root; to whisper; by implication, to mumble a spell.">whisper</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: ya·ḥaḏ (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: yaḥ·šə·ḇū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To think, account. ">they imagine</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">the worst</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">for me:</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>“A vile disease has been poured into him; he will never get up from where he lies!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-61</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-59</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53-57</a></span><br />So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. / As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples. / Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a></span><br />I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41-43</a></span><br />In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, / “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him. / He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a></span><br />Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Acts 6:11-14</a></span><br />Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14-16</a></span><br />Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. / You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message. / At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a></span><br />For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-20.htm">Psalm 55:20-21</a></span><br />My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant. / His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5-6</a></span><br />All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. / They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a></span><br />For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Psalm 35:11-16</a></span><br />Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about. / They repay me evil for good, to the bereavement of my soul. / Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Psalm 38:12</a></span><br />Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.</p><p class="hdg">whisper</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Proverbs 16:28</a></b></br> A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-20.htm">Proverbs 26:20</a></b></br> Where no wood is, <i>there</i> the fire goeth out: so where <i>there is</i> no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Romans 1:29</a></b></br> Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,</p><p class="hdg">against</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a></b></br> For I have heard the slander of many: fear <i>was</i> on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5,6</a></b></br> Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts <i>are</i> against me for evil… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15</a></b></br> Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in <i>his</i> talk.</p><p class="hdg">my hurt [heb.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Designing</a> <a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/psalms/5-10.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/psalms/41-5.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/38-19.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/41-5.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Hurt</a> <a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Imagine</a> <a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Together</a> <a href="/job/26-14.htm">Whisper</a> <a href="/job/18-13.htm">Worst</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/62-3.htm">Designing</a> <a href="/psalms/58-2.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/psalms/44-15.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/psalms/42-10.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/41-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/42-9.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/69-26.htm">Hurt</a> <a href="/psalms/62-3.htm">Imagine</a> <a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/psalms/50-16.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/107-29.htm">Whisper</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-33.htm">Worst</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">The recompense of the charitable</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/41-4.htm">David complains of his enemies' treachery</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/41-10.htm">He flees to God for helpfulness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The act of whispering suggests secretive plotting and malice, often associated with slander and deceit. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, whispering was a common metaphor for conspiracies and hidden agendas. This mirrors the experiences of Jesus Christ, who faced similar secretive plots by the Pharisees and religious leaders (<a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3-4</a>). The theme of betrayal is also seen in the life of David, particularly in the rebellion of Absalom and the treachery of Ahithophel (2 Samuel 15-17).<p><b>they imagine the worst for me:</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the malicious intent and ill will of the psalmist's enemies. The phrase "imagine the worst" indicates a deliberate and active desire to see harm come to the psalmist. In biblical times, such enmity often involved wishing for or predicting one's downfall or death. This connects to the broader biblical theme of the righteous suffering at the hands of the wicked, as seen in the story of Joseph, whose brothers plotted against him (<a href="/genesis/37-18.htm">Genesis 37:18-20</a>). It also foreshadows the suffering of Christ, who was despised and rejected, with people imagining and plotting His crucifixion (<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/41.htm">Psalm 41</a>, David is expressing his feelings of betrayal and the malice of his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The individuals who harbor ill will against David, whispering and plotting against him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/whispering.htm">Whispering</a></b><br>This act signifies secretive plotting and malicious intent, often done in the shadows to avoid detection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/imagining_the_worst.htm">Imagining the Worst</a></b><br>This phrase indicates the enemies' desire for David's downfall, reflecting their deep-seated animosity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/betrayal.htm">Betrayal</a></b><br>An underlying theme in this verse, highlighting the pain of being betrayed by those who should be allies or friends.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_betrayal.htm">The Reality of Betrayal</a></b><br>Betrayal is a painful reality that even the most faithful believers may experience. Understanding this can help us prepare our hearts and seek God's comfort.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_malice.htm">Guarding Against Malice</a></b><br>As Christians, we must be vigilant against harboring malice or engaging in gossip, recognizing the destructive power of our words and intentions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_vindication.htm">Seeking God's Vindication</a></b><br>In times of betrayal, we should turn to God for vindication and justice, trusting in His righteous judgment rather than seeking revenge ourselves.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_example_of_christ.htm">The Example of Christ</a></b><br>Jesus' response to betrayal was one of forgiveness and love. We are called to follow His example, even when faced with those who wish us harm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>Building a strong, accountable Christian community can help prevent the isolation that often accompanies betrayal and whispering.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 41</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_7_12_imply_myth_over_history.htm">In Job 7:12, why does Job reference the sea or a monstrous creature (possibly Leviathan)--and does this suggest any mythological element at odds with a strictly historical reading of Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_mourn_and_curse_foes.htm">Psalm 35:13-14 - How can David both mourn for his foes and call down curses on them without contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_a_king_called_'god'_in_psalm_45_6.htm">In Psalm 45:6, why is a human king seemingly addressed as 'God,' and how do we reconcile this with monotheistic beliefs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'born_to_trouble'_mean.htm">Can God do more than we can imagine?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">All that hate me whisper together against me</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> gather themselves into knots, and hold whispered conversations about me - as conspirators are apt to do. Against me do they devise my hurt; literally, <span class="accented">hurt to me.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/41-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who hate</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׂנְאָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(śō·nə·’āy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלַ֓י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whisper</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֭תְלַחֲשׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·la·ḥă·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3907.htm">Strong's 3907: </a> </span><span class="str2">To whisper, to mumble a, spell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against me;</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they imagine</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְשְׁב֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·šə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To think, account</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the worst</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for me:</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/41-7.htm">Psalm 41:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/41-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 41:7 All who hate me whisper together against (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/41-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 41:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 41:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/41-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 41:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 41:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>