Psalms 41:7 Meaning and Explanation
“All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Enemies conspire in secret to plan the speaker's harm.
The Context of Psalms 41:7
Coordinated, covert conspiracy by all enemies against the speaker.
What Does Psalms 41:7 Mean?
Whispered conspiracy—low-voiced, coordinated plotting—shows organized hatred. All who hate unite in purpose. The whisper emphasizes cowardice: they plot when the speaker is vulnerable and away, not to his face.
Devising hurt means intentional planning. This isn't spontaneous anger but calculated strategy to cause suffering. The unity of enemies ('all that hate me whisper together') shows how isolation and sickness make the speaker vulnerable to consolidated opposition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 41:7
What does Psalms 41:7 mean?
Enemies conspire in secret to plan the speaker's harm.
What is the context of Psalms 41:7?
Coordinated, covert conspiracy by all enemies against the speaker.