Psalm 41:5
Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
Cross-references
Psalm 22:6–8
Parallel
In Psalm 22:6-8, enemies mock and taunt the sufferer — similar malicious speech about the psalmist's downfall here.
Psalm 102:8
Parallel
In Psalm 102:8, enemies taunt and curse the psalmist's name — same malicious focus on the name as here.
Job 18:17
Parallel
In Job 18:17, the wicked's memory perishes — the enemies here wish the same fate for the psalmist.
Job 20:7
Parallel
In Job 20:7, the wicked perishes and is forgotten — the enemies here desire that fate for the psalmist.
Proverbs 10:7
Contrast
In Proverbs 10:7, the righteous name is blessed while the wicked's rots — the enemies here wish the psalmist's name to perish, implying they see him as wicked.