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But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth. I afflicted my soul with fasting. My prayer returned into my own bosom.
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Radical Compassion
David didn't just offer token sympathy; he showed profound grief for his enemies when they were sick. Commentators note that by wearing sackcloth and fasting, he engaged in the deepest forms of mourning and intercession. This demonstrates a sincere, costly love for others, even those who would later betray him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But as for me - The psalmist now contrasts their conduct with his own. He refers to the recollections of his past life, and to the acts of k…
19th Century
Anglican
And my prayer returned into my own bosom. — This has been most variously explained.
The context evidently implies …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But as for me, when they were sick Or under any disorder or distress of body or mind, when any misfortune or infirmi…
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Call a man ungrateful, and you can call him no worse: this was the character of David's enemies. In this, he was a type of Christ. David shows how …
13th Century
Catholic
1. Unjust witnesses, rising up. This is the beginning of the second part. Previously, the psalmist asked for the wicked to be drive…