KJVAn evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him; And now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
“A vile disease has been poured into him; he will never get up from where he lies!”
A thing of Belial is poured out on him, And because he lay down he riseth not again.
A thing of Belial cleaveth fast unto him; and now that he is laid down, he will rise up no more.
Psalms — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. Blessed is he that judgeth wisely of the poor. Interpreters are generally of opinion that the exercise of kindness and compassion manifested in taking care of the miserable, and helping them, is here commended. Those, however, who maintain that the Psalmist here commends the considerate candour of those who…