Psalms 35:13

But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 35:13

BSB

Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered.

AKJV

But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into my own bosom.

CPDV

But as for me, when they were harassing me, I was clothed with haircloth. I humbled my soul with fasting, and my prayer will become my sinews.

ERV

But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I afflicted my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

NHEB

But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth. I afflicted my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into my own bosom.

SMT

And I, in their being sick, my clothing sackcloth: I humbled my soul in fasting, and my prayer shall be turned back upon my bosom.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 35:13

ButasformewhentheyweresickH2470VerbmyclothingH3830Noun MasculinewassackclothH8242Noun MasculineIhumbledH6031VerbmysoulH5315Noun FemininewithfastingH6685Noun MasculineandmyprayerH8605Noun Feminine returnedH7725VerbintomineownbosomH2436Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 35:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 35:13

Summary

Showed compassion to sick enemies through grief

Event

David mourns for sick enemies

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC