I was sad, as though they were my friends or family, as if I were grieving for my own mother.
Parallel translations
- WEB I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother. I bowed down mourning, as one who mourns his mother.
- KJV I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
- BSB I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother.
- NKJV I paced about as though he were my friend or brother; I bowed down heavily, as one who mourns for his mother.
- NASB I went about as though it were my friend or brother; I bowed down in mourning, like one who mourns for a mother.
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Quick answer
David mourned for his enemies as if grieving a close friend, brother, or mother.
Overview
David describes the depth of his former compassion, treating his enemies' affliction as a personal loss. His sincere grief magnifies the treachery of their present rejoicing against him. This costly love for others reflects the heart later seen perfectly in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Luke 19:41–42When he came near, he saw the city and wept over it,
- Gen 24:67Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife. He loved her. Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.
- 2 Sam 1:11–12Then David took hold on his clothes, and tore them; and all the men who were with him did likewise.
- 2 Sam 1:17–27David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son
- Ps 38:6I am pained and bowed down greatly. I go mourning all day long.
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