Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads. New Living Translation I am a joke to people everywhere; when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn. English Standard Version I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they wag their heads. Berean Standard Bible I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads. King James Bible I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads. New King James Version I also have become a reproach to them; When they look at me, they shake their heads. New American Standard Bible I also have become a disgrace to them; When they see me, they shake their head. NASB 1995 I also have become a reproach to them; When they see me, they wag their head. NASB 1977 I also have become a reproach to them; When they see me, they wag their head. Legacy Standard Bible As for me, I have become a reproach to them; They see me, they wag their head. Amplified Bible I also have become a reproach and an object of taunting to others; When they see me, they shake their heads [in derision]. Christian Standard Bible I have become an object of ridicule to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn. Holman Christian Standard Bible I have become an object of ridicule to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn. American Standard Version I am become also a reproach unto them: When they see me, they shake their head. Contemporary English Version When my enemies see me, they say cruel things and shake their heads. English Revised Version I am become also a reproach unto them: when they see me, they shake their head. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have become the victim of my enemies' insults. They look at me and shake their heads. Good News Translation When people see me, they laugh at me; they shake their heads in scorn. International Standard Version I have become an object of derision to them— they shake their heads whenever they see me. Majority Standard Bible I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads. NET Bible I am disdained by them. When they see me, they shake their heads. New Heart English Bible I have also become a reproach to them. When they see me, they shake their head. Webster's Bible Translation I became also a reproach to them: when they looked upon me they shook their heads. World English Bible I have also become a reproach to them. When they see me, they shake their head. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have been a reproach to them, "" They see me, they shake their head. Young's Literal Translation And I -- I have been a reproach to them, They see me, they shake their head. Smith's Literal Translation And I was a reproach to them: they will see me and they will shake the head. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I am become a reproach to them: they saw me and they shaked their heads, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I have become a mockery to them; when they see me, they shake their heads. New Revised Standard Version I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I became also a reproach to them; when they looked upon me they shook their heads. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I have been a reproach to them; they saw me and they shook their heads. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I am become also a taunt unto them; When they see me, they shake their head. Brenton Septuagint Translation I became also a reproach to them: when they saw me they shook their heads. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of the Slandered…24My knees are weak from fasting, and my body grows lean and gaunt. 25I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads. 26Help me, O LORD my God; save me according to Your loving devotion.… Cross References Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Matthew 27:39-44 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ... Mark 15:29-32 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ... Luke 23:35-39 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” ... John 19:3 And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. Job 30:9-10 And now they mock me in song; I have become a byword among them. / They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face. Lamentations 3:14 I am a laughingstock to all my people; they mock me in song all day long. Matthew 26:67-68 Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him / and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?” Mark 14:65 Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face. John 18:22 When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?” 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Psalm 22:6-8 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” Psalm 69:7-12 For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face. / I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons, / because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me. ... Isaiah 50:6 I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. Micah 5:1 Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel. Treasury of Scripture I became also a reproach to them: when they looked on me they shook their heads. a reproach Psalm 31:11-13 I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me… Psalm 35:15,16 But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not: … Psalm 69:9-12,19,20 For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me… when they Psalm 22:6,7 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people… Job 16:4 I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you. Isaiah 37:22 This is the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee. Jump to Previous Accusers Head Heads Object Reproach Scorn Shake Shaking Shook Sport Taunt WagJump to Next Accusers Head Heads Object Reproach Scorn Shake Shaking Shook Sport Taunt WagPsalm 109 1. David complains of his slanderous enemies16. He shows their sin 21. Complaining of his own misery, he prays for help 29. He promises thankfulness I am an object of scorn to them The phrase "I am an object of scorn to them" reflects a deep sense of rejection and humiliation. The Hebrew word for "scorn" here is "cherpah," which conveys disgrace, reproach, or shame. In the historical context of ancient Israel, being an object of scorn was not just a personal affront but a communal one, as honor and shame were pivotal in societal interactions. This phrase captures the psalmist's experience of being ridiculed and marginalized, a theme that resonates with the suffering servant motif found throughout the Scriptures. It is a reminder of the trials faced by those who stand for righteousness and the cost of discipleship, echoing the experiences of prophets and ultimately Christ Himself, who was despised and rejected by men. when they see me, they shake their heads Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Iוַאֲנִ֤י ׀ (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am הָיִ֣יתִי (hā·yî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be an object of scorn חֶרְפָּ֣ה (ḥer·pāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2781: Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda to [my accusers]; לָהֶ֑ם (lā·hem) Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They when they see me, יִ֝רְא֗וּנִי (yir·’ū·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see they shake יְנִיע֥וּן (yə·nî·‘ūn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 5128: To quiver, wave, waver, tremble, totter their heads. רֹאשָֽׁם׃ (rō·šām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7218: The head Links Psalm 109:25 NIVPsalm 109:25 NLT Psalm 109:25 ESV Psalm 109:25 NASB Psalm 109:25 KJV Psalm 109:25 BibleApps.com Psalm 109:25 Biblia Paralela Psalm 109:25 Chinese Bible Psalm 109:25 French Bible Psalm 109:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 109:25 I have also become a reproach (Psalm Ps Psa.) |