Psalms 109:25

25 I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.

Psalms 109:25 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads.
English Standard Version (ESV)
25 I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they wag their heads.
New Living Translation (NLT)
25 I am a joke to people everywhere; when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn.
The Message Bible (MSG)
25 I'm a joke in poor taste to those who see me; they take one look and shake their heads.
American Standard Version (ASV)
25 I am become also a reproach unto them: When they see me, they shake their head.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
25 I have become the victim of my enemies' insults. They look at me and shake their heads.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
25 I have become an object of ridicule to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads [in scorn].
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
25 Those who bring charges against me laugh at me. When they see me, they shake their heads at me.

Psalms 109:25 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 109:25

I became also a reproach unto them
Or they reproached him; not only in life, traducing his conversation, blaspheming his miracles, calling him a Samaritan, saying he had a devil, and charging him with sedition; but at the time of his death they reviled him, and treated him in the most opprobrious manner.

When they looked upon me, they shaked their heads;
which was verified in the Jews as they passed by the cross of Christ, whither they came to stare upon him and scoff at him, ( Matthew 27:39 ) .

Psalms 109:25 In-Context

23 I fade away like an evening shadow; I am shaken off like a locust.
24 My knees give way from fasting; my body is thin and gaunt.
25 I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.
26 Help me, LORD my God; save me according to your unfailing love.
27 Let them know that it is your hand, that you, LORD, have done it.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 22:6
  • 2. S Job 16:4; S Matthew 27:39; Mark 15:29
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