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Psalms 35:15

King James Version (KJV)

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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:

Psalms 35:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 35:15

Theological / Devotional

Adversity. Literally, “stumbling.” When the psalmist stumbled, his enemies rejoiced and banded together against him to prevent him from rising again.

The abjects. Heb. nekim, “smitten ones,” referring perhaps to those less strong than the psalmist, who joined in the slander suggested in the verse.

Did tear. Slanderous tongues are like the sharp teeth of wild beasts, which tear their prey.

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