Psalm 55:12-14
“For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it... But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.”
King James Version
The anguish of betrayal by a close friend — read of Christ's betrayal by one of His own, Judas.
Fulfillment References
Psalm 41:9 John 13:18 Matthew 26:47-50 Luke 22:48
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe friend's betrayal is fulfilled in Judas's kiss (Luke 22:48) — the one God in flesh, wounded by one He called friend.
JewishThe bitter cry of betrayal by a trusted companion — a lament over treachery from within.
CatholicRead of Christ betrayed by Judas, a familiar friend who shared His table.
ProtestantThe betrayal by a close friend (cf. Ps. 41:9; John 13:18) read of Judas, who walked with Jesus.
OrthodoxChrist betrayed by an intimate, fulfilled in Judas.
DispensationalThe Messiah's betrayal by a familiar friend.
AcademicA lament over a treacherous friend; the NT applies the kindred Psalm 41:9 to Judas.
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