John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 35:14
Psa 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... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 35:13
Psa 35:13 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. Ver. 13. But as for me, when they were sick ] i.e. Any way afflicted, when they ailed anything. My clothing was sachcloth ] I put myself in mourners’ habit; Incedebam atratus, to testify my good affection toward them. I humbled my soul with fasting ] In die designate, in a solemn day set apart for the purpose; as the נ with a patach showeth... read more