1)

What is "[va'Evkeh] ba'Tzom Nafshi"?

1.

Rashi: It is my fast.

2.

Radak: The prefix Vov is omitted, like "Shemesh Yare'ach" (Chabakuk 3:11). It is as if it says va'Evkeh uva'Tzom Nafshi. This is like "Te'anu Es Nafshoseichem" (Vayikra 16:29). I.e. I constantly cry and fast.

2)

What is shameful for him?

1.

Rashi: They mock me for crying and fasting in front of You.

2.

Radak #1: You are a source of shame; they revile me due to You.

3.

Radak #2: The Notzerim revile me due to the true Emunah that I persist in; I do not accept their Emunah.

4.

Malbim: When I cry to pray for this 1 .


1

I.e. Mezid sinners who revile You (like Malbim said in verse 10 - PF).

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