Psalms 69:11

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

Psalms 69:11 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 69:11

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 In-Context

9 I am on fire with passion for your house; and the hard things which are said about you have come on me.

10 My bitter weeping, and my going without food, were turned to my shame.

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

12 I am a cause of wonder to those in authority; a song to those who are given to strong drink.

13 But as for me, let my prayer be made to you, O Lord, at a time when you are pleased; O God, give me an answer in your great mercy, for your salvation is certain.