Psalms 69:9
For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.
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
For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me.
For zeal for Thy house hath consumed me, And the reproaches of Thy reproachers Have fallen upon me.
I am on fire with passion for your house; and the hard things which are said about you have come on me.
Cross References
And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: for the children of Israel have …
And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house …
And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and …
Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, …
And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came to the city of David, …
And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the …
My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty …
All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.