12 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
12 Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.
12 But you have upheld me because of my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.
12 You know me inside and out, you hold me together, you never fail to stand me tall in your presence so I can look you in the eye.
12 As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, And set me before Your face forever.
12 You have preserved my life because I am innocent; you have brought me into your presence forever.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 41:12
Commentary on Psalm 41:5-13
(Read Psalm 41:5-13)
We complain, and justly, of the want of sincerity, and that there is scarcely any true friendship to be found among men; but the former days were no better. One particularly, in whom David had reposed great confidence, took part with his enemies. And let us not think it strange, if we receive evil from those we suppose to be friends. Have not we ourselves thus broken our words toward God? We eat of his bread daily, yet lift up the heel against him. But though we may not take pleasure in the fall of our enemies, we may take pleasure in the making vain their designs. When we can discern the Lord's favour in any mercy, personal or public, that doubles it. If the grace of God did not take constant care of us, we should not be upheld. But let us, while on earth, give heartfelt assent to those praises which the redeemed on earth and in heaven render to their God and Saviour.