Psalm 35:12 · KJV

"They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁰All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?

¹¹False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.

¹²They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.

¹³But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

¹⁴I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to being treated unfairly?

What does it mean to you to repay good for evil?

When have you felt your kindness was taken for granted?

Life Application

kindness

Continue to show kindness, even when it is not reciprocated, as a reflection of your character.

empathy

Empathize with others who are struggling with betrayal, offering support and understanding.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse reflects the suffering of Jesus, who was rewarded with evil despite doing good.

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