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Psalms 35:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

I behaved myself as though [he had been] my friend [or] brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth [for his] mother.

Psalms 35:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 35:14

Theological / Devotional

Bowed down heavily. The outward forms of mourning among the Hebrews included going about unwashed and with untrimmed beard (see 2 Sam. 19:24). The psalmist’s mourning was as complete as that for one next of kin.

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