Psalm 41:10

Modern

But You, O LORD, be gracious to me and raise me up, that I may repay them.

Traditional

But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.

Literal

But You, O YHWH, show favor to me and raise me up, that I may repay them!

Latin

Tu autem, Domine, miserere mei, et resuscita me; et retribuam eis.

Hebrew

English

But You, O LORD, be gracious to me and raise me up, that I may repay them.

In this wisdom psalm, the psalmist:

Theme notes and profiles

Luke 19:27
And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’”
Psalm 109:6–21
Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand.
Psalm 69:22–28
May their table become a snare; may it be a retribution and a trap.
Psalm 21:8–10
Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
Psalm 18:37–42
I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.
Psalm 3:3
But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.