Psalms 41:6 Cross References

Psalms 41:6

6: They visit me as if they are my friends, but all the while they gather gossip, and when they leave, they spread it everywhere.

Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and insincere hearts.

People with hate in their hearts may sound pleasant enough, but don't believe them.
Though they pretend to be kind, their hearts are full of all kinds of evil.
While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, it will finally come to light for all to see.

As Jesus finished speaking, the Pharisees and teachers of religious law were furious. From that time on they grilled him with many hostile questions,
trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him.

When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies found out that I had finished rebuilding the wall and that no gaps remained--though we had not yet hung the doors in the gates--
Sanballat and Geshem sent me a message asking me to meet them at one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But I realized they were plotting to harm me,
so I replied by sending this message to them: "I am doing a great work! I cannot stop to come and meet with you."
Four times they sent the same message, and each time I gave the same reply.
The fifth time, Sanballat's servant came with an open letter in his hand,

Watching for their opportunity, the leaders sent secret agents pretending to be honest men. They tried to get Jesus to say something that could be reported to the Roman governor so he would arrest Jesus.
They said, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right and are not influenced by what others think. You sincerely teach the ways of God.
Now tell us--is it right to pay taxes to the Roman government or not?"
He saw through their trickery and said,

I have heard the many rumors about me. They call me "The Man Who Lives in Terror." And they say, "If you say anything, we will report it." Even my old friends are watching me, waiting for a fatal slip. "He will trap himself," they say, "and then we will get our revenge on him."

Don't trust anyone--not your best friend or even your wife!
For the son despises his father. The daughter defies her mother. The daughter-in-law defies her mother-in-law. Your enemies will be right in your own household.
As for me, I look to the LORD for his help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me.

I have traveled many weary miles. I have faced danger from flooded rivers and from robbers. I have faced danger from my own people, the Jews, as well as from the Gentiles. I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the stormy seas. And I have faced danger from men who claim to be Christians but are not.

Seeking nothing but each other's harm, these kings will plot against each other at the conference table, attempting to deceive each other. But it will make no difference, for an end will still come at the appointed time.

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