David was sick and felt abandoned. His enemies hoped his sickness was terminal. One of his betrayers was a friend. Even though David had been forgiven of a great sin, he had to reap what he had sown. v.1-3. David's confidence was in God alone. v.4. David confesses his sin v.5-8. Conspirators have a whispering campaign against him v.9. A counselor's betrayal (Ahithophel). Other Old Testament passages speak of the betrayer. [Ps. 69:25; Acts 1:20]. "Let their habitation be desolate, and let none dwell in their tents." {Ps.109:8]. "Let his days be few, and let another take his office." [Zech.11:12-13; Mat.27:9-10]. "...they weighed for my price...30 pieces of silver." v.10-12. David's cry to God for vindication v.13. Book #1 of the Psalms opens with the Blessed Man of Psalm 1 and closes with the Betrayed Man of Psalm 41. The doxology: Everything is dependent on the Lord rather than David's integrity. The Lord's grace assures safety in life and an eternity in the presence of the King. With a burst of praise, David worships the Lord God of Israel. A double Amen is given to this.
Psalm 41