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Verse 16

Psalms 35:16

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Berean Standard Bible

Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.

American Standard Version (1901)

Like the profane mockers in feasts, They gnashed upon me with their teeth.

Bible in Basic English

Like men of deceit they put me to shame; the voice of their wrath was loud against me.

Free Bible Version

Like irreligious people mocking a cripple they mock me and call me names, gnashing their teeth at me.

Geneva Bible 1599

With the false skoffers at bankets, gnashing their teeth against me.

King James (Authorized) Version

With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

One Unity Resource Bible

Like the profane mockers in feasts, they gnashed their teeth at me.

Translation for Translators

Worthless people ridicule me and snarl at me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

With no respect at all they mocked me; they grind their teeth at me in rage.

Noah Webster Bible

With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

World English Bible

Like the profane mockers in feasts, they gnashed their teeth at me.

Young's Literal Translation

With profane ones, mockers in feasts, Gnashing against me their teeth.

Context

Contend with My Opponents, O LORD

¹⁵But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing. ¹⁶Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.

Summary

This verse reflects the anguish of David as he faced betrayal and opposition from his enemies. David's plea to God for help in his time of distress serves as a model for believers to turn to God in times of trouble. It demonstrates the importance of seeking God's intervention and justice when faced with unjust treatment or persecution. The verse also highlights the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for divine protection against the schemes of the enemy. Ultimately, it encourages trust in God's deliverance and vindication for His faithful followers.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

mockers--who were hired to make sport at feasts (Pro 28:21).

Psalms 35:16

Contend with My Opponents, O LORD

¹⁵But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing. ¹⁶Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.

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Berean Standard Bible

Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.

American Standard Version (1901)

Like the profane mockers in feasts, They gnashed upon me with their teeth.

Bible in Basic English

Like men of deceit they put me to shame; the voice of their wrath was loud against me.

Free Bible Version

Like irreligious people mocking a cripple they mock me and call me names, gnashing their teeth at me.

Geneva Bible 1599

With the false skoffers at bankets, gnashing their teeth against me.

King James (Authorized) Version

With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

One Unity Resource Bible

Like the profane mockers in feasts, they gnashed their teeth at me.

Translation for Translators

Worthless people ridicule me and snarl at me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

With no respect at all they mocked me; they grind their teeth at me in rage.

Noah Webster Bible

With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

World English Bible

Like the profane mockers in feasts, they gnashed their teeth at me.

Young's Literal Translation

With profane ones, mockers in feasts, Gnashing against me their teeth.