Psalms 69:12
“They that sit in the gate, speake against mee; and I was the song of the drunkards.”
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Psalms 69:12 Context
10When I wept, and chastened my soule with fasting, that was to my reproch. 11I made sackecloth also my garment: & I became a prouerbe to them. 12They that sit in the gate, speake against mee; and I was the song of the drunkards. 13But as for mee, my prayer is vnto thee, O Lord, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercie heareme, in the trueth of thy saluation. 14Deliuer me out of the mire, and let me not sinke: let me bee deliuered from them that hate me, and out of thedeepe waters.
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Other Translations for Psalms 69:12
They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I [was] the song of the drunkards.
- King James Version
Those who sit in the gate talk about me, And I {am} the song of the drunkards.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
They that sit in the gate talk of me; And `I am' the song of the drunkards.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I am a cause of wonder to those in authority; a song to those who are given to strong drink.
- Basic English Bible
They that sit in the gate talk of me, and [I am] the song of the drunkards.
- Darby Bible
They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.
- Webster's Bible
Those who sit in the gate talk about me. I am the song of the drunkards.
- World English Bible
Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(69:13) They that sit in the gate talk of me; and I am the song of the drunkards.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 69:12
69:12 That sit - Vain and idle persons, that spend their time in the gates and markets.