Psalms 109:25

What does Psalms 109:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 109:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I am become also a reproach unto them: When they see me, they shake their head.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I am become also a reproach unto them: When they see me, they shake their head.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

As for me, they make sport of me; shaking their heads when they see me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And I--I have been a reproach to them, They see me, they shake their head.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And I am become a reproach unto them; [when] they look upon me they shake their heads.

Context

v.24My knees are weak through fasting; And my flesh faileth of fatness.

v.25This passage

v.26Help me, O Jehovah my God; Oh save me according to thy lovingkindness:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 31:11

    Because of all mine adversaries I am become a reproach, Yea, unto my neighbors exceedingly, And a fear to mine acquaintance: They that did see me without fled from me.

  • Romans 15:3

    For Christ also pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me.

  • Psalms 69:19

    Thou knowest my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor: Mine adversaries are all before thee.

  • Mark 15:29

    And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ha! thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,

  • Hebrews 13:13

    Let us therefore go forth unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

  • Psalms 69:9

    For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me.

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