Psa 35:15 | 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 35:15

15, 16. On the contrary, they rejoiced in his affliction. Halting, or, "lameness," as in Ps 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.