Psalms 102:9

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 102:9

BSB
For I have eaten ashes like bread and mixed my drink with tears
AKJV
For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping.
CPDV
For I chewed on ashes like bread, and I mixed weeping into my drink.
ERV
For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping.
NHEB
For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mixed my drink with tears,
SMT
For I ate ashes as bread, and I mingled my drink with weeping.

Commentary for Psalms 102:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 102:9
Summary
Consuming ashes and tears in grief
Event
Expressing profound sorrow
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament