New International Version I went about mourning as though for my friend or brother. I bowed my head in grief as though weeping for my mother. New Living Translation I was sad, as though they were my friends or family, as if I were grieving for my own mother. English Standard Version I went about as though I grieved for my friend or my brother; as one who laments his mother, I bowed down in mourning. Berean Standard Bible I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother. Berean Literal Bible As for a friend or brother to me—I went about as one mourning; in grief as for my mother, I bowed down. King James Bible I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother. New King James Version I paced about as though he were my friend or brother; I bowed down heavily, as one who mourns for his mother. New American Standard Bible I went about as though it were my friend or brother; I bowed down in mourning, like one who mourns for a mother. NASB 1995 I went about as though it were my friend or brother; I bowed down mourning, as one who sorrows for a mother. NASB 1977 I went about as though it were my friend or brother; I bowed down mourning, as one who sorrows for a mother. Legacy Standard Bible I walked about as though it were my friend or brother; I bowed down mourning, as one who sorrows for a mother. Amplified Bible I behaved as if grieving for my friend or my brother; I bowed down in mourning, as one who sorrows for his mother. Berean Annotated Bible I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother. Christian Standard Bible I went about mourning as if for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for a mother. Holman Christian Standard Bible I went about grieving as if for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning a mother. American Standard Version I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother: I bowed down mourning, as one that bewaileth his mother. Contemporary English Version as I would for a friend or a relative. I was in sorrow and mourned, as I would for my mother. English Revised Version I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother: I bowed down mourning, as one that bewaileth his mother. GOD'S WORD® Translation I walked around as if I were mourning for my friend or my brother. I was bent over as if I were mourning for my mother. Good News Translation as I would pray for a friend or a brother. I went around bent over in mourning, as one who mourns for his mother. International Standard Version I paced about as for my friend or my brother, and fell down mourning as one weeps for one's mother. NET Bible I mourned for them as I would for a friend or my brother. I bowed down in sorrow as if I were mourning for my mother. New Heart English Bible I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother. I bowed down mourning, as one who mourns his mother. Webster's Bible Translation I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother. World English Bible I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother. I bowed down mourning, as one who mourns his mother. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs [if] a friend, as [if] my brother, "" I habitually walked, "" As a mourner for a mother, "" I have bowed down mourning. Berean Literal Bible As for a friend or brother to me—I went about as one mourning; in grief as for my mother, I bowed down. Young's Literal Translation As if a friend, as if my brother, I walked habitually, As a mourner for a mother, Mourning I have bowed down. Smith's Literal Translation As a friend, as a brother to me: I went about as mourning a mother: being darkened, I bowed down. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs a neighbour and as an own brother, so did I please : as one mourning and sorrowful so was I humbled. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I went about in grief as for my brother, bent in mourning as for my mother. New Revised Standard Version as though I grieved for a friend or a brother; I went about as one who laments for a mother, bowed down and in mourning. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI behaved myself as though they had been my friends and brothers; I bowed down heavily, as one miserable in deep mourning. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have walked as a friend and a brother, and as he who sits in mourning, I was saddened. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I went about as though it had been my friend or my brother; I bowed down mournful, as one that mourneth for his mother. Brenton Septuagint Translation I behaved agreeably towards them as if it had been our neighbour or brother: I humbled myself as one mourning and sad of countenance. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Contend with My Opponents…13Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered. 14I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother. 15But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing.… Cross References I paced about as for my friend or brother; 2 Samuel 1:26 I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. 1 Samuel 20:41 When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more. Acts 20:37 They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. I was bowed down with grief, Psalm 38:6 I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning. Psalm 57:6 They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah Psalm 69:20 Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. like one mourning for his mother. Jeremiah 16:7 No food will be offered to comfort those who mourn the dead; not even a cup of consolation will be given for the loss of a father or mother. Amos 8:10 I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentation. I will cause everyone to wear sackcloth and every head to be shaved. I will make it like a time of mourning for an only son, and its outcome like a bitter day. Zechariah 12:10 Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. Job 30:25 Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has my soul not grieved for the needy? Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 1 Corinthians 12:26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 2 Samuel 1:11-12 Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same. / They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. 2 Samuel 3:31-32 Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier. / When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept. Treasury of Scripture I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourns for his mother. I behaved [heb. 2 Samuel 1:11,12,17 Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him: … Luke 19:41,42 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, … as one. Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death. Jump to Previous Behaved Bowed Dead Friend Grief Grieved Habitually Head Heavily Mother Mourneth Mourning Mourns Sorrows Walked WeepingJump to Next Behaved Bowed Dead Friend Grief Grieved Habitually Head Heavily Mother Mourneth Mourning Mourns Sorrows Walked WeepingPsalm 35 1. David prays for his own safety, and his enemies' confusion11. He complains of their wrongful dealing 22. Thereby he incites God against them I paced about as for my friend or brother; David describes mourning for his enemies with the sincerity and visible grief reserved for a close companion or family member. Rather than rejoicing in their distress, he carried himself as though their suffering were his own. 2Sa 1:26 I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother.… I was bowed down with grief, His sorrow weighed upon him outwardly, expressing the humility and anguish customary in mourning. The posture reflects a heart burdened by another’s affliction. Psa 38:6 I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning. like one mourning for his mother. The loss of a mother represented one of the deepest personal sorrows in Israelite life. David’s comparison emphasizes that his concern for those who later opposed him had been genuine and profound. Jer 16:7 No food will be offered to comfort those who mourn the dead;… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 35, David is expressing his deep emotional turmoil and sense of betrayal by those he once considered close. 2. Enemies Though not named specifically in this verse, the context of the psalm indicates that David is lamenting the betrayal and attacks from those who were once his allies or friends. 3. God Implicit in the psalm as the one to whom David cries out for justice and deliverance from his adversaries. Teaching Points Empathy in RelationshipsDavid's grief for his friends shows the depth of empathy we are called to have for others, even when they wrong us. Dealing with Betrayal The psalm teaches us to bring our feelings of betrayal and hurt to God, trusting Him for justice and healing. The Pain of Broken Relationships Like David, we may experience deep sorrow when relationships are broken, reminding us of the importance of reconciliation and forgiveness. Prayer as a Response In times of emotional turmoil, turning to prayer and seeking God's presence can provide comfort and guidance. Christ-like Love Reflecting on how Jesus responded to betrayal can inspire us to love and forgive those who hurt us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 35:14?2. How does Psalm 35:14 guide us in responding to others' suffering today? 3. What does "grieved like one mourning for his mother" teach about empathy? 4. How can we emulate the compassion shown in Psalm 35:14 in our lives? 5. Which New Testament teachings align with the empathy shown in Psalm 35:14? 6. How can Psalm 35:14 inspire our prayers for those in distress? 7. How does Psalm 35:14 reflect the theme of betrayal and personal suffering? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 35:14? 9. How does Psalm 35:14 challenge our understanding of forgiveness and empathy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 35? (14) I bowed down heavily.--Better, I went squalid, and bowed down, alluding to the neglected beard and person, and to the dust and ashes of Oriental mourning.Verse 14. - I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother. In every such case I sympathized with the sufferer to such an extent, that my conduct was like that of an intimate friend or a brother. I bowed down heavily, as one that mournsth for his mother. Nay, I went further; I took on all those outward signs of grief which are usual when a man has lost his mother. I "bowed down heavily," as though I could scarcely stand. The Orientals are extreme and exaggerated in their manifestations both of joy and grief (see Herod., 8:99). Psalm 35:14 reveals a heart that loves enemies with brotherly affection, carries their pain in fervent prayer, and grieves over them with the deepest human sorrow. David’s posture foreshadows Christ’s self-giving love and calls believers to respond to hostility not with retaliation but with earnest, sacrificial intercession. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I paced aboutהִתְהַלָּ֑כְתִּי (hiṯ·hal·lā·ḵə·tî) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk as for my friend כְּרֵֽעַ־ (kə·rê·a‘-) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow or brother; כְּאָ֣ח (kə·’āḥ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) I was bowed down שַׁחֽוֹתִי׃ (ša·ḥō·w·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7817: To bow, be bowed down, crouch with grief, קֹדֵ֥ר (qō·ḏêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6937: To be ashy, darkcolored, to mourn like one mourning כַּאֲבֶל־ (ka·’ă·ḇel-) Preposition-k | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 57: Lamenting [for his] mother. אֵ֝֗ם (’êm) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) Additonal Resources Psalm 35:14 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 35:14 Bible Gateway Psalm 35:14 Bible.com Psalm 35:14 NIV |
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