Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
behaved—literally, "went on"—denoting his habit.
heavily—or, "squalidly," his sorrowing occasioning neglect of his person. Altogether, his grief was that of one for a dearly loved relative.
Though they rendered evil for good, he showed a tender sympathy in their affliction.
spoiling—literally, "bereavement." The usual modes of showing grief are made, as figures, to express his sorrow.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Psalms 35:14:
Obadiah 1:12
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