Psalms 35:13

In that place, those who work iniquity have fallen. They have been expelled; they were not able to stand.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

12May arrogant feet not approach me, and may the hand of the sinner not disturb me.

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Cross References

Leviticus 16:29And this shall be to you an everlasting ordinance. In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and you shall do no work, neither someone native born, nor the newcomer who sojourns among you.

1 Kings 21:27Then, when Ahab had heard these words, he tore his garments, and he put haircloth on his body, and he fasted, and he slept in sackcloth, and he walked with his head downcast.

Isaiah 58:3“Why have we fasted, and you have not taken notice? Why have we humbled our souls, and you have not acknowledged it?” Behold, in the day of your fasting, your own will is found, and you petition for payment from all your debtors.

Matthew 5:44But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.

Matthew 10:13And if, indeed, that house is worthy, your peace will rest upon it. But if it is not worthy, your peace will return to you.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 35:12-17

Prayer for Deliverance; Sorrowful Complaints. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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