Psalms 69:12
They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 69 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of David depicting deep suffering — more waters than he can stand, a pit of mud, throat raw from crying. He has borne reproach for God's sake and is estranged from family. The famous verse 'Zeal for your …
Other Translations
They that sit in the gate talk of me; AndI amthe song of the drunkards.
Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments.
I am a cause of wonder to those in authority; a song to those who are given to strong drink.
Cross References
Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, throughout thy …
And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.
They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth.
But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before …
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of …
Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken …
And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped …
And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,
And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to …
For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the …