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 · 2000

They that sit in the gate talk of me; AndI amthe song of the drunkards.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

They that sit in the gate talk of me; AndI amthe song of the drunkards.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I am a cause of wonder to those in authority; a song to those who are given to strong drink.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

They that sit in the gate talk of me, and [I am] the song of the drunkards.

Context

v.11When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword unto them.

v.12This passage

v.13But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Jehovah, in an acceptable time: O God, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness, Answer me in the truth of thy salvation.

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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