Psalms 6:8 My eye has been troubled by rage. I have grown old among all my enemies.

Here, David may be referring to the rebellion of his own son, who sought the throne of David by force. How this must have pained the kingly father. Have we experienced a friendship gone sour? Have we been hurt by the actions of a friend? David did not want revenge or the death of Absalom. In fact, when the son was killed, David wept bitterly. Do we forgive our friend? Do we desire the best for him? Jesus was betrayed by two friends, both of whom he reached out to without bitterness or wishing the worse for them. Can we do the same?