Psalms 102:9
What does Psalms 102:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 102:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For I have eaten ashes like bread, And mingled my drink with weeping,
KJV
King James Version · 1611For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For I have eaten ashes like bread, And mingled my drink with weeping,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I have had dust for bread and my drink has been mixed with weeping:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Because ashes as bread I have eaten, And my drink with weeping have mingled,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He will not always be angry: nor will he threaten for ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 3:24
For my sighing cometh before I eat, And my groanings are poured out like water.
- Lamentations 3:15
He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath sated me with wormwood.
- Psalms 69:21
They gave me also gall for my food; And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
- Isaiah 44:20
He feedeth on ashes; a deceived heart hath turned him aside; and he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
- Psalms 42:3
My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
- Psalms 80:5
Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, And given them tears to drink in large measure.
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