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 · 2000

For I have eaten ashes like bread, And mingled my drink with weeping,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For I have eaten ashes like bread, And mingled my drink with weeping,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I have had dust for bread and my drink has been mixed with weeping:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Because ashes as bread I have eaten, And my drink with weeping have mingled,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He will not always be angry: nor will he threaten for ever.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,

Context

v.8Mine enemies reproach me all the day; They that are mad against me do curse by me.

v.9This passage

v.10Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: For thou hast taken me up, and cast me away.

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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