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Verse 69

Psalms 69:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I made sackcloth my clothing, and I was sport to them.

American Standard Version (1901)

When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword unto them.

Bible in Basic English

When I put on the clothing of grief, they said evil of me.

Free Bible Version

I mourned in sackcloth, but they laughed at me.

Geneva Bible 1599

I put on a sacke also: and I became a prouerbe vnto them.

King James (Authorized) Version

I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.

One Unity Resource Bible

When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword to them.

Translation for Translators

When I put on rough sackcloth to show that I am sad, they laugh at [IDM] me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became the object of a proverb to them.

Noah Webster Bible

I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.

World English Bible

When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword to them.

Young's Literal Translation

And I make my clothing sackcloth, And I am to them for a simile.

Context

The Waters Are up to My Neck

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.

Summary

This verse expresses the deep emotional distress of the psalmist, feeling isolated and scorned by others. The psalmist's devotion to God is met with ridicule and gossip from those who should support him. Despite the betrayal and loneliness, the psalmist remains steadfast in his faith, turning to God for deliverance and comfort. This verse serves as a reminder that even in times of great adversity, we can find solace and strength in God's presence and trust in His faithfulness. It encourages believers to seek refuge in God during times of trouble, knowing that He is a source of unwavering support and protection.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

I made sackcloth also my garment,.... Though we nowhere read that Jesus put on sackcloth upon any occasion, yet it is not improbable that he did; besides, the phrase may only intend that he mourned and sorrowed at certain times, as persons do when they put on sackcloth: moreover, as the common garb of his forerunner was raiment of camels' hair, with a leathern girdle; so it is very likely his own was very mean, suitable to his condition; who, though he was rich, for our sakes became poor; and I became a proverb to them; a byword; so that when they saw any person in sackcloth, or in vile raiment, behold such an one looks like Jesus of Nazareth.

Psalms 69:11

The Waters Are up to My Neck

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

I made sackcloth my clothing, and I was sport to them.

American Standard Version (1901)

When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword unto them.

Bible in Basic English

When I put on the clothing of grief, they said evil of me.

Free Bible Version

I mourned in sackcloth, but they laughed at me.

Geneva Bible 1599

I put on a sacke also: and I became a prouerbe vnto them.

King James (Authorized) Version

I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.

One Unity Resource Bible

When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword to them.

Translation for Translators

When I put on rough sackcloth to show that I am sad, they laugh at [IDM] me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became the object of a proverb to them.

Noah Webster Bible

I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.

World English Bible

When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword to them.

Young's Literal Translation

And I make my clothing sackcloth, And I am to them for a simile.