Psalms 102:8
Psalms 102:8 in Multiple Translations
All day long my enemies taunt me; they ridicule me and curse me.
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; They that are mad against me do curse by me.
My haters say evil of me all day; those who are violent against me make use of my name as a curse.
My enemies taunt me all day long. They mock me and swear at me.
Mine enemies reuile me dayly, and they that rage against me, haue sworne against me.
All the day mine enemies reproached me, Those mad at me have sworn against me.
My enemies reproach me all day. Those who are mad at me use my name as a curse.
My enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are enraged against me are sworn against me.
The ford is compassionate and merciful: longsuffering and plenteous in mercy.
All during the day my enemies insult me; those who make fun of me mention my name and say, “May you be like him” when they curse people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 102:8
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Psalms 102:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁקַ֥דְתִּי
וָ/אֶֽהְיֶ֑ה
כְּ֝/צִפּ֗וֹר
בּוֹדֵ֥ד
עַל
גָּֽג
שָׁקַ֥דְתִּי
shâqad
H8245
to watch
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
וָ/אֶֽהְיֶ֑ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
כְּ֝/צִפּ֗וֹר
tsippôwr
H6833
bird
Prep | N-cs
בּוֹדֵ֥ד
bâdad
H909
be alone
V-Qal
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
גָּֽג
gâg
H1406
roof
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:8
שָׁקַ֥דְתִּי
shâqad
H8245
"to watch"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
Being watchful or alert is what this word means, often used to describe staying awake or vigilant. In the book of Psalms, it is used to describe God watching over his people. It implies a sense of careful attention or surveillance.
Definition: 1) to wake, watch, awake, be alert 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep watch of, be wakeful over 1a2) to be wakeful, wake (as mourner or sufferer)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: hasten, remain, wake, watch (for). See also: Ezra 8:29; Isaiah 29:20; Psalms 102:8.
וָ/אֶֽהְיֶ֑ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כְּ֝/צִפּ֗וֹר
tsippôwr
H6833
"bird"
Prep | N-cs
This Hebrew word means a little bird, often hopping, and is used to describe a sparrow or fowl in the Bible, such as in Psalm 84:3.
Definition: 1) bird, fowl 1a) bird (singular) 1b) birds (coll) Aramaic equivalent: tse.phar (צְפַר "bird" H6853)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: bird, fowl, sparrow. See also: Genesis 7:14; Psalms 84:4; Psalms 8:9.
בּוֹדֵ֥ד
bâdad
H909
"be alone"
V-Qal
Being alone or solitary is what this Hebrew word means. It can describe someone who is isolated or separated from others. The KJV translates it as alone.
Definition: 1) to withdraw, be separate, be isolated 1a) (Qal) an army straggler (part.) 1a1) of Ephraim (metaph.) 2) (TWOT) alone
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: alone. See also: Leviticus 13:46; Isaiah 14:31; Psalms 102:8.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
גָּֽג
gâg
H1406
"roof"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for roof, or the top of an altar, like the one in the temple in Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) roof, top, housetop 1a) roof (of house) 1b) top (of altar of incense)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: roof (of the house), (house) top (of the house). See also: Exodus 30:3; 2 Kings 23:12; Psalms 102:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 102:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
- Sermons on Psalms 102:8
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
6I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins.
7I lie awake; I am like a lone bird on a housetop.
8All day long my enemies taunt me; they ridicule me and curse me.
9For I have eaten ashes like bread and mixed my drink with tears 10because of Your indignation and wrath, for You have picked me up and cast me aside.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 26:11 | I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. |
| 2 | Psalms 69:9–10 | because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me. I wept and fasted, but it brought me reproach. |
| 3 | Isaiah 65:15 | You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name. |
| 4 | Psalms 2:1 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? |
| 5 | Acts 23:12–35 | When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. More than forty of them were involved in this plot. They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.” But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul. Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.” So the centurion took him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you.” The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside, and asked, “What do you need to tell me?” He answered, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him. Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.” So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, “Do not tell anyone that you have reported this to me.” Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night. Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” And he wrote the following letter: Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen, and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin. I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment. When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you. So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris. The next day they returned to the barracks and let the horsemen go on with him. When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him. The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia, he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium. |
| 6 | Psalms 31:11–13 | Among all my enemies I am a disgrace, and among my neighbors even more. I am dreaded by my friends— they flee when they see me on the street. I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind. I am like a broken vessel. For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. |
| 7 | Acts 7:54 | On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged, and they gnashed their teeth at him. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 29:22 | Because of them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will use this curse: ‘May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire!’ |
| 9 | Psalms 55:3 | at the voice of the enemy, at the pressure of the wicked. For they release disaster upon me and revile me in their anger. |
| 10 | Psalms 69:20 | Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. |
Psalms 102:8 Summary
This verse talks about how the psalmist feels like he is being constantly mocked and ridiculed by his enemies, which can be a really painful and isolating experience. The psalmist is feeling like he is all alone and that God is far away, but even in the midst of this suffering, he is still crying out to God for help, as seen in Psalms 22:1-2, where David cries out to God in his time of need. We can learn from the psalmist's example that even when we feel like we are being ridiculed or persecuted by others, we can trust in God's sovereignty and His love for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where God promises to give us a future and a hope. By trusting in God, we can find comfort and strength to persevere, even in the toughest of times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be taunted by enemies all day long?
This phrase suggests a constant and relentless barrage of criticism, mockery, and scorn from those who oppose the psalmist, much like what Jeremiah experienced in Jeremiah 20:7-8, where he felt mocked and ridiculed by his enemies.
Why do the enemies ridicule and curse the psalmist?
The reasons for this ridicule and cursing are not explicitly stated in this verse, but in the context of Psalms 102, it appears to be related to the psalmist's suffering and feelings of abandonment by God, similar to what Job experienced in Job 30:1-9, where he was mocked and scorned by his enemies.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the psalm?
This verse is part of a larger lament in Psalms 102, where the psalmist expresses feelings of isolation, abandonment, and suffering, and this particular verse highlights the external pressures and criticisms he faces from his enemies, which is also seen in Psalms 38:1-8, where David cries out to God about his enemies and his suffering.
What can we learn from the psalmist's experience of being taunted by enemies?
We can learn that even in the midst of suffering and persecution, we can cry out to God and trust in His sovereignty, just as the psalmist does in Psalms 102:12, where he affirms God's eternal nature and His faithfulness to His people, and as seen in Romans 8:28, where Paul reminds us that God works all things together for our good.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I feel like I am being taunted or ridiculed by others, and how can I respond to them in a way that honors God?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty, even when I face criticism or persecution from others?
- How can I use my experiences of suffering and ridicule to minister to others who may be going through similar struggles, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, where Paul talks about comforting others with the comfort we have received from God?
- What are some practical ways that I can 'eat ashes like bread and mix my drink with tears', as the psalmist does in Psalms 102:9, and what can I learn from this experience?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:8
Mine enemies reproach me all the day,.... For his principles and practices, being different from theirs; for his religion, and preciseness in it; for his faith and profession of it, and for his holy walk and conversation.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:8
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
Or, and being mad or enraged at or against me, they swear against me; they swear they will do me yet more mischief: or, they swear by me; they make use of my name and misery in their forms of swearing and imprecation; as when they would express their malicious and mischievous intentions against another, they swear that they will use him or make him as miserable as a Jew. See the like expressions .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
Psalms 102:8 Mine enemies reproach me all the day; [and] they that are mad against me are sworn against me.Ver. 8. Mine enemies reproach me all the day] This is an evil that man’ s nature is most impatient with. See Psal. cxxxvii. And they that are mad against me] That let fly at me, or that once praised me, flattered me. So the Sept. Are sworn against me] Have sworn my death, or do swear and curse by me, as the Turks do at this day, when, to confirm a truth, they say, Iudaeus sim si fallam, I would I were a Jew, it is so. See Zechariah 8:13 Isaiah 6:11-13 Jeremiah 29:22. God make thee as Ahab, and as Zedekiah, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
(8) Sworn against me.—Rather, swear by me, i.e., make his name a byeword of execration, to be explained by Isaiah 65:15; Jeremiah 29:22. LXX. and Vulg., “were swearing against me.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
Verse 8. They that are mad against me are sworn against me.] The Chaldeans are determined to destroy us; and they have bound themselves by oath to do it. See a similar case related Acts 23:12-14, where a number of Jews had bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they had slain Paul.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:8
8. His enemies aggravate his sufferings by mocking him as one forsaken by God (Psalms 42:10; Psalms 44:13). are sworn against me] Rather as R.V., do curse by me; using my name in formulas of execration, ‘God make thee like yonder miserable wretch.’ Cp. Isaiah 65:15; Jeremiah 29:22.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:8
Mine enemies reproach me all the day - Continually. They reproach me as one of thy people; or, I bear reproaches in common with others, and it becomes to me a personal matter, so entirely are my
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:8
8. Mine enemies reproach me—This was a chief source of his distress. They taunted him as one forsaken of God. Psalms 42:3; Psalms 42:10; Micah 7:10. Mad against me—They rage “against me.” They act like men devoid of reason.
Sermons on Psalms 102:8
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K-058 Restoring the Tabernacle of David by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophecy of the valley of dry bones and the restoration of a nation from death. The sermon focuses on Ezekiel 37:21, which states that Go |
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Stephen - Thy Witness by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of Stephen's martyrdom as a pivotal moment in spiritual Christianity, highlighting that Stephen's testimony revealed a deeper understan |
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Improving Leadership Effectiveness by J. Oswald Sanders | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of leadership and delegation in various areas of life. He emphasizes the need to delegate work properly in order to avoid a one |
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House of Prayer - Part 1 by Jim Cymbala | This sermon reflects on the powerful and unusual depiction of Jesus cleansing the temple, showcasing a side of him that is rarely seen - filled with righteous anger and authority. |
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Separation From False Worship, Idolatry & Popish Principles by John Calvin | In this sermon on Psalm 16:4, John Calvin emphasizes the importance of dedicating ourselves to God once we have come to know Him as our Father and Jesus Christ as our Redeemer. He |
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Hebron Dedication - Part 2 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine love for God's house. He repeatedly expresses his love for the place and habitation of God's house. The sp |
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More About Jesus by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his concern that many young people come to church but leave unchanged. He desires that people who encounter him would be inspired to seek God |