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Psalms 35:14

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Psalms 35:14 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother.

King James Version KJV

I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.

American Standard Version ASV

I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother: I bowed down mourning, as one that bewaileth his mother.

Bible in Basic English BBE

My behaviour was as if it had been my friend or my brother: I was bent low in grief like one whose mother is dead.

Free Bible Version FBV

I was upset for them, as if they were my own friends or family; I bowed down in grief as if I was mourning my own mother.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I behaued my selfe as to my friend, or as to my brother: I humbled my selfe, mourning as one that bewaileth his mother.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

As [if] a friend, as [if] my brother, I walked habitually, As a mourner for a mother, Mourning I have bowed down.

World English Bible WEB

I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother. I bowed down mourning, as one who mourns his mother.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.

Translation for Translators T4T

I mourned and bowed my head as I prayed as though it was a friend or my mother for whom I was grieving.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 35:14

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Psalms 35:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כְּ/רֵֽעַ כְּ/אָ֣ח לִ֭/י הִתְהַלָּ֑כְתִּי כַּ/אֲבֶל אֵ֝֗ם קֹדֵ֥ר שַׁחֽוֹתִי
כְּ/רֵֽעַ rêaʻ H7453 neighbor Prep | N-ms
כְּ/אָ֣ח ʼâch H251 brother Prep | N-ms
לִ֭/י Prep | Suff
הִתְהַלָּ֑כְתִּי hâlak H1980 to go V-Hithpael-Perf-1cs
כַּ/אֲבֶל ʼâbêl H57 mourning Prep | Adj
אֵ֝֗ם ʼêm H517 mother N-fs
קֹדֵ֥ר qâdar H6937 be dark V-Qal
שַׁחֽוֹתִי shâchach H7817 to bow V-Qal-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 35:14

כְּ/רֵֽעַ rêaʻ H7453 "neighbor" Prep | N-ms
A neighbor or friend is what this word means, describing someone close to you. It can also refer to a companion, fellow citizen, or another person, and is often translated as brother or friend.
Definition: 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person 1a) friend, intimate 1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense) 1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase)
Usage: Occurs in 173 OT verses. KJV: brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, [idiom] (an-) other. See also: Genesis 11:3; Job 42:7; Psalms 12:3.
כְּ/אָ֣ח ʼâch H251 "brother" Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
לִ֭/י "" Prep | Suff
הִתְהַלָּ֑כְתִּי hâlak H1980 "to go" V-Hithpael-Perf-1cs
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
כַּ/אֲבֶל ʼâbêl H57 "mourning" Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means mourning or lamenting, often for the dead or because of a disaster. It appears in the Bible as a time of sorrow. In the KJV, it is translated as mourn or mourner.
Definition: 1) mourning 1a) for the dead 1b) because of calamity 1c) of rites of mourning 2) mourner (subst.) 2a) for the dead 2b) for calamity
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: mourn(-er, -ing). See also: Genesis 37:35; Isaiah 57:18; Psalms 35:14.
אֵ֝֗ם ʼêm H517 "mother" N-fs
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
קֹדֵ֥ר qâdar H6937 "be dark" V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to be dark or mournful, often describing someone wearing dark clothes to show sadness. It appears in various forms, like being dark or causing darkness. In the Bible, it's used to describe mourning or being gloomy.
Definition: 1) to mourn, be dark 1a) (Qal) to be dark 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to darken 1b2) to cause to mourn 1c) (Hithpael) to grow dark
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be black(-ish), be (make) dark(-en), [idiom] heavily, (cause to) mourn. See also: 1 Kings 18:45; Jeremiah 4:28; Psalms 35:14.
שַׁחֽוֹתִי shâchach H7817 "to bow" V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To bow down means to sink or depress oneself, often in humility or worship, as seen in the story of King David in 1 Samuel. It can also mean to crouch or be prostrated, like an animal in a lair, and is used to describe a range of emotions and postures.
Definition: 1) to bow, crouch, bow down, be bowed down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be bowed down, be prostrated, be humbled 1a2) to bow (in homage) 1a3) to bow (of mourner) 1a4) to crouch (of wild beast in lair) 1b) (Niphal) to be prostrated, be humbled, be reduced, be weakened, proceed humbly, be bowed down 1c) (Hiphil) to prostrate, lay low, bow down 1d) (Hithpolel) to be cast down, be despairing
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: bend, bow (down), bring (cast) down, couch, humble self, be (bring) low, stoop. See also: Job 9:13; Proverbs 14:19; Psalms 10:10.

Study Notes — Psalms 35:14

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1 Luke 19:41–42 As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
2 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.
3 Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death.
4 2 Samuel 1:17–27 Then David took up this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan, and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar: “Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, and the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. O mountains of Gilboa, may you have no dew or rain, no fields yielding offerings of grain. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, no longer anointed with oil. From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not retreat, and the sword of Saul did not return empty. Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and luxury, who decked your garments with ornaments of gold. How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights. I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. How the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war have perished!”
5 Psalms 38:6 I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning.

Psalms 35:14 Summary

[This verse means that the Psalmist is feeling very sad and hurt because of the way his enemies have treated him, and he is expressing his emotions in a way that is honest and authentic, like someone who has lost a loved one. He is trusting in God's sovereignty and justice, even in the midst of suffering and betrayal, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Romans 8:28. The Psalmist's response encourages us to be honest about our emotions and to trust in God's goodness, even when things don't make sense. By doing so, we can find comfort and peace in the midst of difficult circumstances, as promised in Matthew 5:4 and Psalms 34:18.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be 'bowed down with grief' in Psalms 35:14?

To be bowed down with grief means to be deeply saddened and humbled, often to the point of feeling overwhelmed, as seen in the example of Jesus weeping with those who mourned Lazarus in John 11:35 and the Psalmist's expression of sorrow in Psalms 42:1-2.

How can I relate to the Psalmist's grief in this verse?

You can relate to the Psalmist's grief by reflecting on times when you felt deeply hurt or betrayed by others, and considering how the Psalmist's response of mourning and prayer can inform your own response to difficult situations, as encouraged in Psalms 62:8 and Matthew 5:4.

What is the significance of the comparison to 'one mourning for his mother' in this verse?

The comparison to one mourning for his mother emphasizes the depth of the Psalmist's emotional pain and sense of loss, highlighting the intensity of his grief and the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions in a healthy way, as seen in the examples of biblical characters like David in 2 Samuel 18:33 and Jeremiah 9:1.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of the Psalms?

This verse relates to the broader theme of the Psalms by expressing the Psalmist's trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even in the midst of suffering and betrayal, and looking forward to God's deliverance and vindication, as seen in Psalms 37:1-7 and Romans 8:28.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some times in your life when you felt deeply hurt or betrayed by others, and how did you respond to those situations?
  2. How can you cultivate a deeper sense of empathy and compassion for those who are suffering, as seen in the Psalmist's response to his enemies in this verse?
  3. What are some ways you can express your emotions and process your grief in a healthy way, as modeled by the Psalmist in this verse?
  4. How can you trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even when you feel deeply hurt or betrayed by others, and look forward to His deliverance and vindication?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 35:14

I behaved myself as though [he had been] my friend [or] brother,.... Meaning either Saul or Doeg the Edomite, or some such evil man; somewhat like this he says of Ahithophel, Psalms 41:9; and Arama

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 35:14

I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother. I behaved myself - literally, 'I walked,' or 'went along.' As though ... or brother.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 35:14

I behaved myself, Heb. I walked; either to him, to visit and comfort him; or about the streets, whither my occasions led me. Though walking is oft put for a man’ s carriage or conversation. I bowed down; went hanging down my head, as mourners used to do, . Mother; he mentions the mother rather than the father, either because her tender affection, and care, and kindness to him had more won upon his heart, and made him more sensible of the loss; or because, through the depravation of man’ s nature, children are many times less sensible of their father’ s loss or death, because it is compensated with some advantage to themselves; which doth not usually happen upon the mother’ s death. Some render it, as a mourning mother, for the loss of her son. But this doth not seem to suit so well with the order of the Hebrew words.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 35:14

Psalms 35:14 I behaved myself as though [he had been] my friend [or] brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth [for his] mother.Ver. 14. I behaved myself as though he had been, &c.] My brother a thousand times. This was much to do to an enemy; but possibly all this might be before they fell out. I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth, &c.] The mother is usually most dearly beloved, and not without cause, as having been ante partum onerosa, in partu dolorosa, post partum laboriosa (Kimchi). Or, as a suckling crieth in the loss of his nurse.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 35:14

(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.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 35:14

Verse 14. Mourneth for his mother.] כאבל אם caabel em, as a mourning mother. How expressive is this word!

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 35:14

14. Better with R.V. I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother: I bowed down mourning, as one that bewaileth his mother. Had they been his nearest and dearest, he could not have displayed deeper grief. The verse would be improved by a slight transposition (which is supported by Psalms 38:6), thus; I bowed down (descriptive of the mourner’s gait with the head bowed down by the load of sorrow) … I went mourning (like Lat. squalidus, of all the outward signs of grief, dark clothes, tear-stained unwashed face, untrimmed hair and beard—see 2 Samuel 19:24).

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 35:14

I behaved myself - Margin, as in Hebrew: “I walked.” The word “walk,” in the Scriptures, is often used to denote a course of conduct; the way in which a man lives and acts: Phi 3:18; Galatians 2:14;

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 35:14

14. Friend… brother… mother—The gradations and climax are complete. I bowed down—The natural bodily expression of real sorrow. See Proverbs 12:25.

Sermons on Psalms 35:14

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David Wilkerson Jesus - Lamb of God by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the story of Jesus weeping over the city of Jerusalem. He emphasizes that Jesus came to offer peace and salvation to the people, but they r
Alan Cairns Voices From Hell Speaking to America - Part 4 by Alan Cairns This sermon delves into the reality of hell as depicted in the Bible, emphasizing the urgent need for America to heed the voices from hell that testify to its existence. It challen
Edward Payson The Difficulty of Escaping the Damnation of Hell (Reading) by Edward Payson In this sermon, the preacher addresses those who are focused on accumulating wealth and worldly possessions. He questions whether this is the right place to store their treasures a
Nancy Leigh DeMoss Call for the Wailing Women - Part 3 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss This sermon emphasizes the connection between sinful choices and the inevitable consequences we face, urging listeners to recognize the judgment of God that is both present in the
Zac Poonen (Basics) 42. Jesus Love Is Seen in His Dying by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding that God blesses us with material possessions so that we can use them to bless others. Jesus taught that it i
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