Psalms 69:10
Psalms 69:10 in Multiple Translations
I wept and fasted, but it brought me reproach.
When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.
When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, That was to my reproach.
My bitter weeping, and my going without food, were turned to my shame.
I wept and I fasted, but they mocked me;
I wept and my soule fasted, but that was to my reproofe.
And I weep in the fasting of my soul, And it is for a reproach to me.
When I wept and I fasted, that was to my reproach.
When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.
When I have humbled myself and ◄fasted/abstained from eating food► to show my sadness about the disgraceful things that they have done to your temple, they just insult me.
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Psalms 69:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
קִנְאַ֣ת
בֵּיתְ/ךָ֣
אֲכָלָ֑תְ/נִי
וְ/חֶרְפּ֥וֹת
ח֝וֹרְפֶ֗י/ךָ
נָפְל֥וּ
עָלָֽ/י
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
קִנְאַ֣ת
qinʼâh
H7068
jealousy
N-fs
בֵּיתְ/ךָ֣
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
אֲכָלָ֑תְ/נִי
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Perf-3fs | Suff
וְ/חֶרְפּ֥וֹת
cherpâh
H2781
reproach
Conj | N-fp
ח֝וֹרְפֶ֗י/ךָ
châraph
H2778
to taunt
V-Qal | Suff
נָפְל֥וּ
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
עָלָֽ/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:10
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
קִנְאַ֣ת
qinʼâh
H7068
"jealousy"
N-fs
This word refers to strong feelings of jealousy or envy, often related to romantic or spiritual passion. It can describe human emotions or God's zeal for His people, as seen in the Bible.
Definition: 1) ardour, zeal, jealousy 1a) ardour, jealousy, jealous disposition (of husband) 1a1) sexual passion 1b) ardour of zeal (of religious zeal) 1b1) of men for God 1b2) of men for the house of God 1b3) of God for his people 1c) ardour of anger 1c1) of men against adversaries 1c2) of God against men 1d) envy (of man) 1e) jealousy (resulting in the wrath of God)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: envy(-ied), jealousy, [idiom] sake, zeal. See also: Numbers 5:14; Isaiah 9:6; Psalms 69:10.
בֵּיתְ/ךָ֣
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֲכָלָ֑תְ/נִי
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs | Suff
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
וְ/חֶרְפּ֥וֹת
cherpâh
H2781
"reproach"
Conj | N-fp
Cherpah means reproach or shame, often used to describe scorn or disgrace. In the Bible, it is used to express strong feelings of shame or humiliation.
Definition: 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. See also: Genesis 30:23; Isaiah 25:8; Psalms 15:3.
ח֝וֹרְפֶ֗י/ךָ
châraph
H2778
"to taunt"
V-Qal | Suff
The Hebrew word 'châraph' means to acquire or expose something, and can also mean to betroth or defame someone. It is translated as 'betroth', 'blaspheme', or 'reproach' in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to reproach, taunt, blaspheme, defy, jeopardise, rail, upbraid 1a) (Qal) to reproach 1b) (Piel) to reproach, defy, taunt
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid. See also: Leviticus 19:20; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 42:11.
נָפְל֥וּ
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
עָלָֽ/י
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:10
- Sermons on Psalms 69:10
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
8I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons,
9because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
10I wept and fasted, but it brought me reproach.
11I made sackcloth my clothing, and I was sport to them. 12Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 35:13 | Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered. |
| 2 | Psalms 102:8–9 | All day long my enemies taunt me; they ridicule me and curse me. For I have eaten ashes like bread and mixed my drink with tears |
| 3 | Luke 7:33–34 | For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ |
| 4 | Psalms 109:24–25 | My knees are weak from fasting, and my body grows lean and gaunt. I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads. |
Psalms 69:10 Summary
This verse shows that even when we try to show our love for God, like the psalmist did by weeping and fasting, others might not understand and might even make fun of us. But we should remember that God sees our hearts and knows our intentions, as stated in Psalms 138:8. We can trust that our actions are not in vain, even if they are not appreciated by others, as encouraged in Galatians 6:9. By keeping our eyes on God and trusting in His sovereignty, we can persevere even in the face of ridicule or scorn, just like the psalmist did in Psalms 69:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the psalmist's fasting and weeping bring them reproach?
The psalmist's actions, which were meant to be a display of devotion to God, were instead met with scorn and ridicule by others, as seen in Psalms 69:10, similar to how the prophet Jeremiah was treated in Jeremiah 20:7-8.
How can I respond when my expressions of faith are met with ridicule?
We can respond by trusting in God's sovereignty and remembering that He sees our hearts, as stated in Psalms 138:8, and that our actions are not in vain, as encouraged in Galatians 6:9.
What does it mean to weep and fast in a biblical context?
Weeping and fasting in the Bible often represent deep sorrow, repentance, and a desire to seek God's presence, as seen in Joel 2:12 and Ezra 8:21-23.
How does this verse relate to Jesus' teachings on fasting?
Jesus taught that fasting should be done with a humble heart, not for show, as stated in Matthew 6:16-18, and the psalmist's experience illustrates the potential cost of publicly displaying one's devotion to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced reproach or ridicule for my faith, and how can I respond in a way that honors God?
- How can I balance the desire to express my devotion to God with the risk of being misunderstood or mocked by others?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be willing to suffer reproach or ridicule for the sake of following God, as seen in Psalms 69:10?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust in God's sovereignty, even when my actions are met with scorn or ridicule?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:10
When I wept,.... Because of the sins of his people imputed to him; the hardness and unbelief of the Jews that rejected him; their impiety and profaneness in polluting the temple with their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:10
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:10
Wept for their impiety and reproaches which they cast upon God and godliness. Chastened; which word is here understood out of ; as it is also in ,14, out of , where it is expressed. My soul; either my body, or myself; the soul being oft used both ways. That was to my reproach; they derided me for my piety and devotion, and for my faith in God’ s promises, and hopes of assistance from him.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:10
Psalms 69:10 When I wept, [and chastened] my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.Ver. 10. When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting] That I might thereby beat down my body, and tame that rebel flesh of mine. That was to my reproach] They said I did it in hypocrisy and design. So they dealt by the Baptist, that crucifix of mortification, Luke 7:33.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:10
(10) When I wept . . .—The expression I wept (or lamented) my soul with fasting is hardly intelligible, though perhaps we might say I wept out my soul with fasting. The LXX. and Psalms 35:13 suggest an emendation to “I humbled my soul with fasting.” To my reproach.—Quite literally and better, a reproach to me. Those who made light of the covenant altogether, who were in heart apostates both to faith and patriotism, would naturally treat with contempt those outward signs by which an erring Israelite owned his offence and sought reconciliation.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:10
7–12. Such discouragement must be the inevitable consequence if he is abandoned, for it is for God’s sake that he is persecuted and defamed. Comp. the plea of the nation in Psalms 44:14 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:10
When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting - The words “and chastened” are not in the original.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:10
10, 11. When I wept… with fasting… sackcloth—Possibly because of the public depravation of morals, and the alienation from spiritual worship; perhaps for his own sin. Psalms 38, 41, 51.
Sermons on Psalms 69:10
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On Fasting by Timothy Tow | Timothy Tow preaches about the dangers of seeking salvation through works, highlighting the different forms of salvation by works in various religions and denominations, including |
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How to Break a Fast by Evangelist James Miller | Evangelist James Miller shares his personal experience of fasting for 28 days without food, only consuming liquids, during which he continued to preach multiple times a day. He emp |
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Supplement to Tract Xviii; on the Benefits of the System of Fasting Prescribed by Our Church by J.H. Newman | J.H. Newman preaches on the importance of fasting in the Christian life, addressing various questions and misconceptions surrounding the practice. He emphasizes the significance of |
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Thoughts on the Benefits of the System of Fasting Enjoined by Our Church by J.H. Newman | John Henry Newman preaches about the importance of adhering to the Church's regulations on fasting, emphasizing the practical wisdom and spiritual experience of the early Church Fa |
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Questions/answers on Fasting by James Blaine Chapman | James Blaine Chapman discusses the practice of fasting, emphasizing the importance of considering one's health and personal circumstances when deciding to fast. He distinguishes be |
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K-058 Restoring the Tabernacle of David by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophecy of the valley of dry bones and the restoration of a nation from death. The sermon focuses on Ezekiel 37:21, which states that Go |
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Reaching Out by Tom Abshire | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of Christians becoming too isolated from the world. He emphasizes the importance of being separated from the world but not isolated, |