Psalms 35:12

They rewarded&c. Better, as R.V., they reward. As in the preceding verse he speaks of what is still going on. His enemies are guilty of the basest ingratitude. Cp. Psalms 38:20; Psalms 109:5; Proverbs 17:13. Saul confessed that he had treated David thus (1 Samuel 24:17 ff.).

to the spoiling of my soul Render as R.V., to the bereaving of my soul: or perhaps, it is bereavement to my soul. Such conduct makes him feel as desolate as the childless mother.