Psalms 69:12
What does Psalms 69:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 69:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000They that sit in the gate talk of me; AndI amthe song of the drunkards.
KJV
King James Version · 1611They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901They that sit in the gate talk of me; AndI amthe song of the drunkards.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I am a cause of wonder to those in authority; a song to those who are given to strong drink.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890They that sit in the gate talk of me, and [I am] the song of the drunkards.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 27:41
In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
- Psalms 35:15
But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: The abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; They did tear me, and ceased not:
- Genesis 19:1
And the two angels came to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face to the earth;
- Matthew 27:62
Now on the morrow, which is the day after the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together unto Pilate,
- Mark 15:17
And they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;
- Deuteronomy 16:18
Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, according to thy tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
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