Psalms 35:13

Psalms 35:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting. When my prayers returned to me unanswered,
• English Standard Version (ESV)But I, when they were sick— I wore sackcloth; I afflicted myself with fasting; I prayed with head bowed on my chest.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But as for me, when they were sick, My clothing was sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting; And my prayer would return to my own heart.

Context of Psalms 35:13

11Malicious witnesses rise up; They ask me of things that I do not know. 12They repay me evil for good, To the sorrow of my soul. But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth (mourning garment); I humbled my soul with fasting, And I prayed with my head bowed on my chest. 14I behaved as if grieving for my friend or my brother; I bowed down in mourning, as one who sorrows for his mother. 15But in my stumbling they rejoiced and gathered together [against me]; The slanderers whom I did not know gathered against me; They slandered and reviled me without ceasing.

Psalms 35:13 word by word

וַאֲנִ֤י׀ בַּחֲלוֹתָ֡ם לְב֬וּשִׁי שָׂ֗ק עִנֵּ֣יתִי בַצּ֣וֹם נַפְשִׁ֑י וּ֝תְפִלָּתִ֗י עַל־חֵיקִ֥י תָשֽׁוּב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• But as for me, when they were sickחָלָהchâlâh · be weak: illH2470
• my clothingלְבוּשׁlebûsh lebûsh · clothingH3830
• sackclothשַׂקώaq · sackclothH8242
• I humbledעָנָה‛ânâh · to afflictH6031
• my soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soul: myselfH5315
• with fastingצוֹםtsôm tsôm · fastH6685
• and my prayerתְּפִלָּהtephillâh · prayerH8605
• returnedשׁוּבshûb · to return: returnH7725
• into mine own bosomחֵיקchêyq chêq chôq · bosom: embraceH2436

Cross-references for Psalms 35:13

• Psalms 69:10When I wept and humbled myself with fasting, It became my reproach.
• Job 30:25Did I not weep for one whose life was hard and filled with trouble? Was not my heart grieved for the needy?
• Matthew 5:44But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
• Romans 12:14Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].
• Leviticus 16:29“This shall be a permanent statute for you: in the seventh month (nearly October) on the tenth day of the month you shall humble yourselves [by fasting] and not do any work, whether the native-born or the stranger who lives temporarily among you;
• Matthew 9:14Then the disciples of John [the Baptist] came to Jesus, asking, “Why do we and the Pharisees often fast [as a religious exercise], but Your disciples do not fast?”
• Matthew 10:13If [the family living in] the house is worthy [welcoming you and your message], give it your [blessing of] peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God]. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace.
• Luke 10:6And if anyone of peace is there [someone who is sweet-spirited and hospitable], your [blessing of] peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Commentaries on Psalms 35:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13When they were sick - This might refer to the case of Absalom, who was much beloved of his father, and for whose life and prosperity he no doubt often prayed, wept, and fasted. My prayer returned into mine own bosom - Though from the wayward and profligate life they led, they did not profit by my prayers, yet God did not permit me to pray in vain. They were like alms given to the miserable for God's sake, who takes care to return to the merciful man…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13But as for me - The psalmist now contrasts their conduct with his own. He refers to the recollections of his past life, and to the acts of kindness which he had shown to them in thees of trouble, as more deeply marking the evils of their own conduct now. When they were sick - Compare the notes at Job 30:25. It would seem from this that the persons referred to, who now treated him with so much ingratitude, were those with whom he had been formerly…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-16Verses 11-16 Call a man ungrateful, and you can call him no worse: this was the character of David's enemies. Herein he was a type of Christ. David shows how tenderly he had behaved towards them in afflictions. We ought to mourn for the sins of those who do not mourn for themselves. We shall not lose by the good offices we do to any, how ungrateful soever they may be. Let us learn to possess our souls in patience and meekness like David, or rather after…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-18The psalmist presents the Lord with the reasons for his suffering. Evil has many faces. He is tired and worn out, and he knows that only the Lord can help him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-1412-14. Though they rendered evil for good, he showed a tender sympathy in their affliction. spoiling--literally, "bereavement." The usual modes of showing grief are made, as figures, to express his sorrow.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 35:13

• Enemy
• Fasting
• Friends
• Friendship
• Good for Evil
• Ingratitude

In the dictionaries

• Clothe
• Clothing
• Gnash
• Mourn
• Rescue
• Seek
• Fast; Fasting
• Humility
• Intercession
• Pentateuch

Commentaries on Psalms 35

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings