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Psalms 35:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 35:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, Who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, Yea, the poor and the needy from him that robbeth him?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, Who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, Yea, the poor and the needy from him that robbeth him?
Psalms 35:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7For without cause have they hid for me their net [in] a pit; Without cause have they digged [a pit] for my soul.
8Let destruction come upon him unawares; And let his net that he hath hid catch himself: With destruction let him fall therein.
9And my soul shall be joyful in Jehovah: It shall rejoice in his salvation.
10All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, Who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, Yea, the poor and the needy from him that robbeth him?
11Unrighteous witnesses rise up; They ask me of things that I know not.
12They reward me evil for good, [To] the bereaving of my soul.
13But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I afflicted my soul with fasting; And my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“All my bones--every part. him that spoileth him--(Compare Psa 10:2).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“All my bones shall say - A similar expression occurs in Psalms 51:8 : “That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.” The “bones” are here put for the frame; the whole man. See the notes at Psalms 32:3. The idea is, that he had been crushed and overborne with trouble and danger, so that his very frame - that which sustained him - had given way. He says now that if God would interpose in the manner which he prays for, he would be relieved of the insupportable burden, and his whole nature would rejoice. Who is like unto thee - Who can bring deliverance like God. Compare the notes at Isaiah 40:18. “Which deliverest the poor,” etc. Who rescues the poor from the hand of the mighty. That is,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“My bones - My whole body, as well as my soul. Psalms 35:13”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“35:10 Nothing in the universe can compare with the Lord (see 86:8; 89:6, 8; Isa 40:18, 25).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“All: Psa 22:14, Psa 32:3, Psa 34:20, Psa 38:3, Psa 51:8, Psa 102:3; Job 33:19-25 who: Psa 71:19, Psa 86:8, Psa 89:6-8; Exo 15:11; Isa 40:18, Isa 40:25; Jer 10:7 which: Psa 10:14, Psa 22:24, Psa 34:6, Psa 69:33, Psa 102:17-20, Psa 109:31, Psa 140:12; Job 5:15, Job 5:16; Pro 22:22, Pro 22:23 too: Psa 18:17 Psalms 35:11”
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