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psalms 35:11-18

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Psalms 35:11-18

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

11. False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge [things] that I knew not. 12. They rewarded me evil for good [to] the spoiling of my soul. 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. 14. I behaved myself as though [he had been] my friend [or] brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth [for his] mother. 15. But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: [yea], the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew [it] not; they did tear [me], and ceased not: 16. With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth. 17. Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions. 18. I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.

Psalms 35:11-18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 35:11

Theological / Devotional

False witnesses. Literally, “witnesses of violence.” Verses 11–18 describe the nature of the psalmist’s enemies.

They laid to my charge. Rather, “they ask of me.”

By SdaBc