Here’s another psalm — this one thankfully short — about an untrustworthy friend and more dependable enemies. It’s also about news of a famous man’s death being greatly exaggerated in the social media of the day.
This guy is in such bad shape that even his best buddy, with whom he has broken bread, lies about him. With a friend like that, it’s easy then for his enemies to spread misinformation and make people believe conspiracy theories.
The poor fellow just wants to get well enough to put them all in their places — his friend and his enemies alike. He’s actually a solid dude. He helps the poor. He has integrity. And even though he’s definitely ailing, he ain’t dead yet.