Translations
Modern
By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.
Traditional
By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
Literal
By this I know that You have delighted in me: That my enemy will not shout over me.
Latin
In hoc cognovi quoniam voluisti me, quoniam non gaudebit inimicus meus super me.
Original
Hebrew
English
By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.
Notes
The psalmist knows that the Lord has forgiven him and will bless him.
In this wisdom psalm, the psalmist:
asks for healing (Psalm 41:4, 10),
laments his distress (Psalm 41:5–9), and
expresses confidence in the Lord's blessing (Psalm 41:1–3, 11–12).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Consolation Under Affliction: To Those Deserted by Friends God: Grace of Haters Meaning of Jubilee Thankfulness: Exemplified The Favour of God: Disappointment of Enemies an Assured Evidence of