Psalms 35:13
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth.I afflicted my soul with fasting;and my prayer returned into my own bosom.
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In Context
12They reward me evil for good,to the bereaving of my soul.
Cross References
Leviticus 16:29"It shall be a statute to you forever: in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and shall do no manner of work, the native-born, or the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you:
1 Kings 21:27It happened, when Ahab heard those words, that he tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.
Psalms 69:10When I wept and I fasted,that was to my reproach.
Isaiah 58:3'Why have we fasted,' say they, 'and you do not see? Why have we afflicted our soul, and you take no knowledge?'"Behold, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, and exact all your labors.
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 10:13And if the household is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace 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 →