Psalms 69:11
Psalms 69:11 in Multiple Translations
I made sackcloth my clothing, and I was sport to them.
I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.
When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword unto them.
When I put on the clothing of grief, they said evil of me.
I mourned in sackcloth, but they laughed at me.
I put on a sacke also: and I became a prouerbe vnto them.
And I make my clothing sackcloth, And I am to them for a simile.
When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword to them.
I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.
When I put on rough sackcloth to show that I am sad, they laugh at [IDM] me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:11
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Psalms 69:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וָ/אֶבְכֶּ֣ה
בַ/צּ֣וֹם
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
וַ/תְּהִ֖י
לַ/חֲרָפ֣וֹת
לִֽ/י
וָ/אֶבְכֶּ֣ה
bâkâh
H1058
to weep
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
בַ/צּ֣וֹם
tsôwm
H6685
fast
Prep | N-ms
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
וַ/תְּהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
לַ/חֲרָפ֣וֹת
cherpâh
H2781
reproach
Prep | N-fp
לִֽ/י
Prep | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:11
וָ/אֶבְכֶּ֣ה
bâkâh
H1058
"to weep"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
To weep means to cry or shed tears, often in grief or sadness. In the Bible, weeping is a common expression of emotion, as seen in the stories of David and Jeremiah, who both wept bitterly in times of sorrow and repentance.
Definition: 1) to weep, bewail, cry, shed tears 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weep (in grief, humiliation, or joy) 1a2) to weep bitterly (with cognate acc.) 1a3) to weep upon (embrace and weep) 1a4) to bewail 1b) (Piel) participle 1b1) lamenting 1b2) bewailing
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, bewail, complain, make lamentation, [idiom] more, mourn, [idiom] sore, [idiom] with tears, weep. See also: Genesis 21:16; 2 Samuel 12:21; Psalms 69:11.
בַ/צּ֣וֹם
tsôwm
H6685
"fast"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fast or go without food, often for spiritual reasons. It appears in various forms, such as fasting or a fast. This concept is seen in the lives of prophets and leaders like Moses and Elijah.
Definition: fast, fasting
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: fast(-ing). See also: 2 Samuel 12:16; Isaiah 58:3; Psalms 35:13.
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
וַ/תְּהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
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.
לַ/חֲרָפ֣וֹת
cherpâh
H2781
"reproach"
Prep | N-fp
Cherpah means reproach or shame, often used to describe scorn or disgrace. In the Bible, it is used to express strong feelings of shame or humiliation.
Definition: 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. See also: Genesis 30:23; Isaiah 25:8; Psalms 15:3.
לִֽ/י
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 69:11
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:11
- Sermons on Psalms 69:11
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
9because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
10I wept and fasted, but it brought me reproach.
11I made sackcloth my clothing, and I was sport to them.
12Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards. 13But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 9:7 | then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 24:9 | I will make them a horror and an offense to all the kingdoms of the earth, a disgrace and an object of scorn, ridicule, and cursing wherever I have banished them. |
| 3 | Job 17:6 | He has made me a byword among the people, a man in whose face they spit. |
| 4 | Isaiah 20:2 | the LORD had already spoken through Isaiah son of Amoz, saying, “Go, remove the sackcloth from your waist and the sandals from your feet.” And Isaiah did so, walking around naked and barefoot. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 28:37 | You will become an object of horror, scorn, and ridicule among all the nations to which the LORD will drive you. |
| 6 | Psalms 44:13–14 | You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and derision to those around us. You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples. |
| 7 | Joel 1:8 | Wail like a virgin dressed in sackcloth, grieving for the husband of her youth. |
| 8 | Psalms 35:13–14 | Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered. I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother. |
| 9 | Isaiah 22:12 | On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth. |
| 10 | Joel 1:13 | Put on sackcloth and lament, O priests; wail, O ministers of the altar. Come, spend the night in sackcloth, O ministers of my God, because the grain and drink offerings are withheld from the house of your God. |
Psalms 69:11 Summary
[Psalms 69:11 tells us that the psalmist wore sackcloth, which was a sign of sadness and repentance, and because of this, he was laughed at by others. This shows us that when we choose to follow God and live according to His ways, we may face ridicule or scorn from those who do not understand us, just like Jesus did (Matthew 27:39-44). But even in the midst of mockery, we can trust that God is with us and will answer our prayers in His time (Psalms 69:13). By wearing sackcloth, the psalmist was showing his love and devotion to God, and we can learn from his example to prioritize our relationship with God above what others think of us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to make sackcloth my clothing?
To make sackcloth one's clothing, as mentioned in Psalms 69:11, symbolizes mourning, repentance, and humility, as seen in Job 16:15 and Isaiah 58:5, where sackcloth is used to express sorrow and remorse.
Why was the psalmist a sport to others?
The psalmist was a sport to others because of his devotion to God and his expression of sorrow and repentance, which likely seemed strange or contemptible to those who did not share his faith, much like the prophets who were mocked for their messages, as in 2 Chronicles 36:16.
How does this verse relate to Jesus Christ?
This verse can be seen as a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, who was also mocked and scorned by others, as mentioned in Psalms 22:7-8 and fulfilled in Matthew 27:39-44, highlighting the parallel between the psalmist's experience and Jesus' own suffering.
What can we learn from the psalmist's actions in this verse?
We can learn from the psalmist's actions that true devotion to God often requires sacrifice and may lead to ridicule from others, but as seen in Romans 8:18, our present sufferings are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my devotion to God, even if it means facing ridicule or scorn from others?
- How can I balance my desire to fit in with the world with my need to stand out as a follower of God?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to humble myself and put on 'sackcloth' in order to draw closer to God?
- How can I respond to others who mock or scorn me for my faith, and what can I learn from their reactions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:11
I made sackcloth also my garment,.... Though we nowhere read that Jesus put on sackcloth upon any occasion, yet it is not improbable that he did; besides, the phrase may only intend that he mourned
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:11
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:11
My garment; wearing it next to my skin, in token of my humiliation and hearty sorrow, as the manner then was in days of fasting. A proverb to them; they used my name proverbially of any person whom they thought vainly and foolishly religious.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:11
Psalms 69:11 I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.Ver. 11. I made sackcloth also my garment] A fashion at solemn fasts among the Easterlings; as if they thought the coarsest clothing too good for them; and but for shame would have gone stark naked. I became a proverb to them] Dicterium. They would say, with mocking Michal, "How glorious was the king of Israel today, as one of the vain fellows!" 2 Samuel 6:20.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:11
7–12. Such discouragement must be the inevitable consequence if he is abandoned, for it is for God’s sake that he is persecuted and defamed. Comp. the plea of the nation in Psalms 44:14 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:11
I made sackcloth also my garment - I put on sackcloth. This was often done as expressive of grief and sorrow. See Psalms 30:11, note; Psalms 35:13, note. Compare Isaiah 22:12; Daniel 9:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:11
10, 11. When I wept… with fasting… sackcloth—Possibly because of the public depravation of morals, and the alienation from spiritual worship; perhaps for his own sin. Psalms 38, 41, 51.
Sermons on Psalms 69:11
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Threefold Vision (Alternative 2) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being conscious of eternity rather than being focused on worldly possessions and self-image. He explains that there are fou |
|
Exposition on Psalm 44 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on Psalm 43, highlighting the connection between the suffering of the Martyrs and the Passion of Christ, emphasizing the endurance and faith of believers ami |
|
X. to Lady Kenmure, on the Death of Her Husband by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford delivers a heartfelt sermon to a grieving widow, encouraging her to find comfort in God during the loss of her husband. He reminds her that God sees her sorrow an |
|
How to Break a Fast by Evangelist James Miller | Evangelist James Miller shares his personal experience of fasting for 28 days without food, only consuming liquids, during which he continued to preach multiple times a day. He emp |
|
Supplement to Tract Xviii; on the Benefits of the System of Fasting Prescribed by Our Church by J.H. Newman | J.H. Newman preaches on the importance of fasting in the Christian life, addressing various questions and misconceptions surrounding the practice. He emphasizes the significance of |
|
|
Thoughts on the Benefits of the System of Fasting Enjoined by Our Church by J.H. Newman | John Henry Newman preaches about the importance of adhering to the Church's regulations on fasting, emphasizing the practical wisdom and spiritual experience of the early Church Fa |
|
Questions/answers on Fasting by James Blaine Chapman | James Blaine Chapman discusses the practice of fasting, emphasizing the importance of considering one's health and personal circumstances when deciding to fast. He distinguishes be |