Psalms 35:13 net — When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food.(If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)

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"When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food.(If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)"

— Psalms 35:13, NET Bible

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Psalms 35 — Context

10

With all my strength I will say,“O LORD, who can compare to you? You rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them; the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them.”

11

Violent men perjure themselves, and falsely accuse me.

12

They repay me evil for the good I have done; I am overwhelmed with sorrow.

13

When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food.(If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)

14

I mourned for them as I would for a friend or my brother. I bowed down in sorrow as if I were mourning for my mother.

15

But when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together; they gathered together to ambush me. They tore at me without stopping to rest.

16

When I tripped, they taunted me relentlessly, and tried to bite me.

Psalms 35:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 35:13 say?
Psalms 35:13 in the NET Bible reads: “When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food.(If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)”
Where is Psalms 35:13 in the Bible?
Psalms 35:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 35, verse 13.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 35:13.
What translation should I read Psalms 35:13 in?
Psalms 35:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 35:13?
Psalms 35:13 reads (NET): “When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food.(If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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