Psalms 69:12

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 69:12

BSB
Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.
AKJV
They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.
CPDV
Those who sat at the gate spoke against me, and those who drank wine made me their song.
ERV
They that sit in the gate talk of me; and I am the song of the drunkards.
NHEB
Those who sit in the gate talk about me. I am the song of the drunkards.
SMT
They sitting in the gate will speak against me, and I was but the music of stringed instruments, of strong drink.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 69:12

TheythatsitinH3427VerbthegateH8179Noun MasculinespeakH7878VerbagainstmeandIwasthesongH5058Noun FeminineofthedrunkardsH8354Verb

Commentary for Psalms 69:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 69:12
Summary
Town gossips and drunkards mock sufferer
Place
Gate (assembly)
Event
Becoming target of mockery
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament