Psalms 41:9 meaning and explanation

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

Psalms 41:9, Berean Standard Bible

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David is speaking in Psalm 41, sick and surrounded by enemies who wish him dead. In verse 9 he names his deepest wound: a trusted companion, one who shared his bread at the table, has turned against him.

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