David's Personal Lament and Prayer

Psalms 41:4-9

I said, "ADONAI, have pity on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!" 830

My enemies say the worst about me: "When will he die and his name disappear?"

When they come to see me they speak insincerely, their hearts meanwhile gathering falsehoods; then they go out and spread bad reports.

All who hate me whisper together against me, imagining the worst about me.

"A fatal disease has attached itself to him; now that he lies ill, he will never get up."

Even my close friend, on whom I relied, who shared my table, has turned against me.