Psa 35:16 | JFB | STEP | 15-16. On the contrary, they rejoiced in his affliction. Halting, or, "lameness," as in for any distress. abjects-- either as cripples (compare ), contemptible; or, degraded persons, such as had been beaten (compare ). I knew it not-- either the persons, or, reasons of such conduct. tear me, and ceased not-- literally, "were not silent"--showing that the tearing meant slandering.

‏ Psalms 35:16

15-16. On the contrary, they rejoiced in his affliction. Halting, or, "lameness," as in Psa 38:17 for any distress.

abjects--either as cripples (compare 2Sa 4:4), contemptible; or, degraded persons, such as had been beaten (compare Job 30:1-8).

I knew it not--either the persons, or, reasons of such conduct.

tear me, and ceased not--literally, "were not silent"--showing that the tearing meant slandering.