Psalms 109:25

Psalms 109:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they wag their heads.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I also have become a reproach to them; When they look at me, they shake their heads.
• New Living Translation (NLT)I am a joke to people everywhere; when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn.

Context of Psalms 109:25

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

Psalms 109:25 word by word

וַאֲנִ֤י׀ הָיִ֣יתִי חֶרְפָּ֣ה לָהֶ֑ם יִ֝רְא֗וּנִי יְנִיע֥וּן רֹאשָֽׁם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I became also a reproachחֶרְפָּהcherpâh · reproachH2781
• they lookedרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: seeH7200
• upon me they shakedנוּעַnûa‛ · to shakeH5128
• their headsרֹאשׁrô'sh · headH7218

Cross-references for Psalms 109:25

• Psalms 31:11Because of all my enemies, I am the utter contempt of my neighbors and an object of dread to my closest friends— those who see me on the street flee from me.
• Psalms 35:15But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee; assailants gathered against me without my knowledge. They slandered me without ceasing.
• Psalms 69:9for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.
• Romans 15:3For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”
• Hebrews 12:2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
• Hebrews 13:13Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore.
• Psalms 22:6But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people.
• Job 16:4I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could make fine speeches against you and shake my head at you.
• Isaiah 37:22this is the word the Lord has spoken against him: “Virgin Daughter Zion despises and mocks you. Daughter Jerusalem tosses her head as you flee.
• Matthew 27:39Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads

Commentaries on Psalms 109:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25When they looked upon me they soaked their heads - Thus was David treated by Shimei, 2 Samuel 16:5, 2 Samuel 16:6, and our blessed Lord by the Jews, Matthew 27:39.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25I became also a reproach unto them - They reproached or reviled me as a bad man. Compare the notes at Psalm 22:6. The plural here - “unto them” - shows that there were more than one to whom the psalm had reference, though one of them was so prominent that a considerable part of the psalm might properly be spoken of him alone. When they looked upon me, they shaked their heads - In contempt. See Psalm 22:7. Compare Matthew 27:39.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-31Verses 21-31 The psalmist takes God's comforts to himself, but in a very humble manner. He was troubled in mind. His body was wasted, and almost worn away. But it is better to have leanness in the body, while the soul prospers and is in health, than to have leanness in the soul, while the body is feasted. He was ridiculed and reproached by his enemies. But if God bless us, we need not care who curses us; for how can they curse whom God has not cursed…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21-25Feeling vulnerable and miserable, the psalmist asks his Lord for help. The accusations have crushed his spirit and drained his physical strength.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-2524-25. Taunts and reproaches aggravate his afflicted and feeble state (Psa 22:6, 7).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 109:25

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Persecution
• Prayer

In the dictionaries

• Gesture
• God
• Psalms, Book of

Commentaries on Psalms 109

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings