Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 35:1-28
Psalms 35:1-28THE psalmist’s life is in danger. He is the victim of ungrateful hatred. False accusations of crimes that he never dreamed of are brought against him. He professes innocence, and appeals to Jehovah to be his Advocate and also his Judge. The prayer in Psalms 35:1 a uses the same word and metaphor as David does in his remonstrance with Saul. {1 Samuel 24:15} The correspondence with David’s situation in the Sauline persecution is, at least, remarkable, and goes far to sustain the... read more
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 35:12
(12) To the spoiling of my soul.—Literally, desolation to my soul. We may paraphrase,“They rewarded me evil for good,Which to me was desolation.” read more