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Psalm 69:11

World English Bible

When I made sackcloth my clothing,
I became a byword to them.

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Psalm 69:11 in other translations

When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword unto them.

Psalm 69:11 · American Standard Version

Psalm 69:11 in context

  1. 9For the zeal of your house consumes me.
    The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
  2. 10When I wept and I fasted,
    that was to my reproach.
  3. 11When I made sackcloth my clothing,
    I became a byword to them.
  4. 12Those who sit in the gate talk about me.
    I am the song of the drunkards.
  5. 13But as for me, my prayer is to you, Yahweh, in an acceptable time.
    God, in the abundance of your loving kindness, answer me in the truth of your salvation.