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href="/bsb/psalms/41.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/41.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />My enemies say of me in malice, &#8220When will he die and his name perish?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/41.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But my enemies say nothing but evil about me. “How soon will he die and be forgotten?” they ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die, and his name perish?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My enemies say with malice: “When will he die and be forgotten?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My enemies speak evil of me: “When will he die, and his name perish?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />My enemies speak evil against me, “When will he die, and his name perish?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />My enemies speak evil against me, &#8220When will he die, and his name perish?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />My enemies speak evil against me, “When will he die, and his name perish?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My enemies speak evil against me, “When will he die, and his name perish?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />My enemies speak evil of me, <i>saying,</i> “When will he die and his name perish?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My enemies speak maliciously about me: “When will he die and be forgotten? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My enemies speak maliciously about me:&#8221 When will he die and be forgotten?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Mine enemies speak evil against me, saying, When will he die, and his name perish?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My vicious enemies ask me, "When will you die and be forgotten?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Mine enemies speak evil against me, saying, When shall he die, and his name perish?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My enemies say terrible things about me: "When will he die, and when will his family name disappear?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My enemies say cruel things about me. They want me to die and be forgotten. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As for my enemies, with malice they said, "When will he die and memory of his name perish?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My enemies say with malice: ?When will he die and be forgotten??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My enemies ask this cruel question about me, 'When will he finally die and be forgotten?' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My enemies speak evil against me: "When will he die, and his name perish?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My enemies speak evil against me: “When will he die, and his name perish?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My enemies say evil of me: When he dies—his name has perished!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Mine enemies say evil of me: When he dieth -- his name hath perished!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Mine enemies will say evil to me: When shall he die, and his name perish?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My enemies have spoken evils against me: when shall he die and his name perish? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:6>My enemies have spoken evils against me. When will he die and his name perish?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My enemies say bad things against me: ‘When will he die and his name be forgotten?’ <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My enemies wonder in malice when I will die, and my name perish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Mine enemies speak evil of me: When shall he die, and his name perish?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My enemies speak evil against me: "But when does he die and his Name perish?"<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Mine enemies speak evil of me: 'When shall he die, and his name perish?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Mine enemies have spoken evil against me, <i>saying</i>, When shall he die, and his name perish?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/41-5.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=4881" 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">4</span>I said, “O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against You.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·wy·ḇay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">My enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mə·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">say</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: ra‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">with malice:</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4970.htm" title="4970: mā·ṯay (Interrog) -- When?. From an unused root meaning to extend; properly, extent; but used only adverbially, when.">“When</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yā·mūṯ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">will he die</a> <a href="/hebrew/6.htm" title="6: wə·’ā·ḇaḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To perish. A primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. Lose oneself; by implication to perish.">and be forgotten?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>My visitor speaks falsehood; he gathers slander in his heart; he goes out and spreads it abroad.…<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/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-19</a></span><br />If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39-44</a></span><br />And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29-32</a></span><br />And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.<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="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a></span><br />But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-13</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a></span><br />Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a></span><br />If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/19-19.htm">Job 19:19</a></span><br />All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/30-1.htm">Job 30:1-10</a></span><br />“But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. / What use to me was the strength of their hands, since their vigor had left them? / Gaunt from poverty and hunger, they gnawed the dry land, and the desolate wasteland by night. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18</a></span><br />Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10</a></span><br />For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?</p><p class="hdg">Mine</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a></b></br> But I <i>am</i> a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/102-8.htm">Psalm 102:8</a></b></br> Mine enemies reproach me all the day; <i>and</i> they that are mad against me are sworn against me.</p><p class="hdg">his name</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-17.htm">Job 18:17</a></b></br> His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/20-7.htm">Job 20:7</a></b></br> <i>Yet</i> he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which have seen him shall say, Where <i>is</i> he?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Proverbs 10:7</a></b></br> The memory of the just <i>is</i> blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/35-14.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/psalms/37-2.htm">Die</a> <a href="/job/42-17.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/psalms/39-4.htm">End</a> <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/job/6-30.htm">Malice</a> <a href="/psalms/37-20.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/psalms/10-16.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/psalms/40-10.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/49-11.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/psalms/49-10.htm">Die</a> <a href="/psalms/49-17.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">End</a> <a href="/psalms/41-7.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/41-7.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/55-10.htm">Malice</a> <a href="/psalms/49-10.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/psalms/83-10.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/73-7.htm">Wish</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/41.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/41.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>My enemies say with malice:</b><br>This phrase highlights the presence of adversaries in the life of the psalmist, traditionally understood to be David. The term "malice" indicates a deep-seated ill will and intent to harm. In the historical context, David faced numerous enemies, including King Saul and his own son Absalom. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the righteous facing opposition, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel. The presence of enemies is a recurring theme in the Psalms, often symbolizing the spiritual battles faced by believers.<p><b>“When will he die and be forgotten?”</b><br>This question reveals the depth of the enemies' hostility, wishing not only for the psalmist's death but also for his complete erasure from memory. In ancient Near Eastern culture, memory and legacy were crucial, as they were tied to one's honor and lineage. The desire for someone to be forgotten was akin to wishing for their total obliteration. This sentiment echoes the ultimate defeat of evil, as seen in the prophetic books where the wicked are often portrayed as being cut off and forgotten. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who also faced enemies wishing for His death, yet His resurrection ensured His eternal remembrance and victory over sin and death.<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 this psalm, David is expressing his lament over the malice and betrayal he faces from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>These are the individuals who harbor ill will towards David, wishing for his downfall and death.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/malice.htm">Malice</a></b><br>The ill intent and desire for harm that David's enemies express, reflecting the deep-seated animosity they hold.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/death_and_forgetting.htm">Death and Forgetting</a></b><br>The ultimate wish of David's enemies is not just his physical demise but also the erasure of his legacy and memory.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalm_41.htm">Psalm 41</a></b><br>A broader context of this psalm includes themes of betrayal, divine justice, and the hope for God's deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_malice.htm">Understanding Malice</a></b><br>Recognize that malice is a deep-seated ill will that can manifest in desires for another's downfall. As Christians, we are called to guard our hearts against such feelings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_enemies.htm">Responding to Enemies</a></b><br>Reflect on how David's experience with enemies can inform our response to those who wish us harm. We are encouraged to seek God's justice rather than personal revenge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_legacy.htm">The Power of Legacy</a></b><br>Consider the importance of living a life that honors God, ensuring that our legacy is not easily forgotten, even in the face of opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Like David, we can place our trust in God's ability to deliver us from the hands of our enemies and vindicate us in His time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_enemies.htm">Prayer for Enemies</a></b><br>Embrace the challenge of praying for those who oppose us, asking God to transform their hearts and bring reconciliation.<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/do_psalm_140_9-10_and_matthew_5_44_clash.htm">Do verses like Psalm 140:9-10 contradict the New Testament teaching of loving one's enemies (e.g., Matthew 5:44)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_109_oppose_love_for_enemies.htm">If Jesus taught love for enemies (Matthew 5:44), why does Psalm 109 appear to endorse the exact opposite stance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_faithful_face_defeat.htm">Psalm 23:5 - If God prepares a table for the faithful 'in the presence of enemies,' why do many suffer defeat and persecution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_43_2_imply_god_forsakes.htm">Why does Psalm 43:2 suggest God has forsaken the writer, when other passages emphasize God's constant presence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Shall he die . . . perish.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">When will he die, and his name have perished.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Mine enemies speak evil of me</span>. Another head of suffering, viz. misrepresentation, calumny, abuse, on the part of enemies. Absalom had stolen away the hearts of the children of Israel from David by misrepresenting him (<a href="/2_samuel/15-3.htm">2 Samuel 15:3, 4</a>). Shimei had followed the example, adding to his misrepresentation abuse and cursing (<a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5-8</a>). Absalom's aiders and abettors generally, no doubt, joined in the chorus. This, then, is David's second subject of complaint, and one that he felt keenly - his enemies spoke evil of him. Farther, they desired and anticipated his death. <span class="cmt_word">When</span> (they said) <span class="cmt_word">shall he die, and his name perish?</span> David evidently was, or had been, when his enemies thus spoke, on the bed of sickness, prostrate, and in danger of his life. While he thus suffered, they rejoiced, expecting his early demise. When he was dead, they intended that his name should "perish;" <span class="accented">i.e.</span> that his memory should be utterly rooted out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/41-5.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">My enemies</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹיְבַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wy·ḇay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">say</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹאמְר֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with malice:</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(ra‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine 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">“When</span><br /><span class="heb">מָתַ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4970.htm">Strong's 4970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extent, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will he die</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֝מ֗וּת</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and be forgotten?”</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָבַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḇaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6.htm">Strong's 6: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wander away, lose oneself, to perish</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/41-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 41:5 My enemies speak evil against me: When (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/41-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 41:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 41:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/41-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 41:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 41:6" /></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>