Very Special Treachery
C. Clemance Psalm 41:9 Yes, my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Psalm 41:9. Here is an instance of Very special treachery, which would be regarded as black indeed in the light of Oriental hospitality. Yet he who was in all points tempted like as we are, endured treachery viler still. To this reference is made in John 13:18. The note of Bishop Perowne hereon is so truly helpful, that we quote it in full below) - C. Parallel Verses KJV: Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. WEB: Yes, my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, who ate bread with me, has lifted up his heel against me.