Psalm 41:11
New International Version
I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

New Living Translation
I know you are pleased with me, for you have not let my enemies triumph over me.

English Standard Version
By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me.

Berean Standard Bible
By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

King James Bible
By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.

New King James Version
By this I know that You are well pleased with me, Because my enemy does not triumph over me.

New American Standard Bible
By this I know that You are pleased with me, Because my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.

NASB 1995
By this I know that You are pleased with me, Because my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.

NASB 1977
By this I know that Thou art pleased with me, Because my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.

Legacy Standard Bible
By this I know that You delight in me, Because my enemy makes no shout in triumph over me.

Amplified Bible
By this I know that You favor and delight in me, Because my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.

Christian Standard Bible
By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
By this I know that You delight in me: my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.

American Standard Version
By this I know that thou delightest in me, Because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.

Contemporary English Version
Then my enemies won't defeat me, and I will know that you really care.

English Revised Version
By this I know that thou delightest in me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and my enemy cannot shout in triumph over me. When you do this, I know that you are pleased with me.

Good News Translation
They will not triumph over me, and I will know that you are pleased with me.

International Standard Version
In this way I will know that you are pleased with me, and that my enemies will not shout in triumph over me.

Majority Standard Bible
By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

NET Bible
By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

New Heart English Bible
By this I know that you delight in me, because my enemy doesn't triumph over me.

Webster's Bible Translation
By this I know that thou favorest me, because my enemy doth not triumph over me.

World English Bible
By this I know that you delight in me, because my enemy doesn’t triumph over me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
By this I have known, "" That You have delighted in me, "" Because my enemy does not shout over me.

Young's Literal Translation
By this I have known, That Thou hast delighted in me, Because my enemy shouteth not over me.

Smith's Literal Translation
By this I knew that thou didst delight in me, for mine enemy will not shout over me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
By this I know, that thou hast had a good will for me : because my enemy shall not rejoice over me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
By this, I knew that you preferred me: because my adversary will not rejoice over me.

New American Bible
By this I will know you are pleased with me, that my enemy no longer shouts in triumph over me.

New Revised Standard Version
By this I know that you are pleased with me; because my enemy has not triumphed over me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
By this I know that thou art pleased with me, because mine enemy doth not irk me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In this I have known that you are pleased with me, because my enemy does not harm me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
By this I know that Thou delightest in me, That mine enemy doth not triumph over me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
By this I know that thou hast delighted in me, because mine enemy shall not rejoice over me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Blessed is He who Cares for the Poor
10But You, O LORD, be gracious to me and raise me up, that I may repay them. 11By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. 12In my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever.…

Cross References
John 13:18
I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’

Matthew 26:23-24
Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me. / The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

Acts 1:16
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

John 15:25
But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’

Luke 22:48
But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Matthew 27:3-4
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”

Mark 14:18-21
And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.” / They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?” / He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me. ...

John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

2 Samuel 15:12
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.

2 Samuel 16:23
Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.

2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

Job 19:19
All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me.

Job 16:20
My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.

Psalm 55:12-14
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.

Psalm 55:20-21
My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant. / His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.


Treasury of Scripture

By this I know that you favor me, because my enemy does not triumph over me.

because

Psalm 13:4
Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

Psalm 31:8
And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.

Psalm 35:25
Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.

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By this I know that You delight in me
This phrase reflects a deep personal assurance of God's favor and presence. In the context of the psalm, David expresses confidence in God's support despite his adversities. The concept of God delighting in His people is echoed in other scriptures, such as Zephaniah 3:17, where God rejoices over His people with singing. This delight is not based on human merit but on God's covenant love and grace. The assurance of God's delight can be seen as a type of Christ, who, during His baptism, was declared by God as His beloved Son in whom He is well pleased (Matthew 3:17). This delight signifies a relationship marked by divine favor and acceptance.

for my enemy does not triumph over me
David's statement here is one of victory and divine protection. Historically, David faced numerous enemies, including King Saul and his own son Absalom. Despite these threats, David often experienced God's deliverance, which he attributes to God's intervention. This triumph over enemies is a recurring theme in the Psalms and is seen as evidence of God's active role in the lives of His people. In a broader biblical context, this victory can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, as described in 1 Corinthians 15:57. The assurance that enemies do not triumph is a testament to God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The author of the psalm, King David, is expressing his confidence in God's favor and protection against his enemies.

2. God
The central figure in whom David places his trust, recognizing His delight and protection.

3. Enemies
Those who oppose David, representing any adversarial forces against the believer.

4. Israel
The nation over which David ruled, often facing external threats and internal challenges.

5. The Psalmist's Experience
Reflects a personal testimony of God's deliverance and favor.
Teaching Points
God's Delight in Us
Recognize that God's delight is not based on our circumstances but on His covenant love and faithfulness.

Victory Over Enemies
Understand that true victory is not always visible in immediate circumstances but is assured in God's ultimate plan.

Confidence in God's Protection
Develop a deep trust in God's protection, knowing that He is sovereign over all adversities.

Personal Testimony of Deliverance
Share personal experiences of God's deliverance as a testimony to His faithfulness and power.

Living in God's Favor
Live with the assurance of God's favor, which empowers us to face challenges with courage and hope.(11) By this I know.--Better, shall know. His restoration would be a sign of the Divine favour, and a pledge of his victory over his enemies.

Triumph.--Literally, shout; "sing a paean."

Verse 11. - By this I know that thou favourest me; or, delightest in me (comp. Psalm 18:19; Psalm 22:8; 2 Samuel 15:26). Because mine enemy doth not triumph over me. David's enemies had not triumphed over him, and he felt assured that they would not be allowed to triumph. This assurance was so strong that he could make it an argument on which to ground his belief that God" delighted in him." David argues from effect to cause.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
By this
בְּזֹ֣את (bə·zōṯ)
Preposition-b | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

I know
יָ֭דַעְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3045: To know

You delight
חָפַ֣צְתָּ (ḥā·p̄aṣ·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire

in me,
בִּ֑י (bî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

for
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

my enemy
אֹיְבִ֣י (’ō·yə·ḇî)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary

does not
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

triumph
יָרִ֖יעַ (yā·rî·a‘)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout

over me.
עָלָֽי׃ (‘ā·lāy)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against


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