Psalms 109:25

Psalms 109:25 Meaning and Explanation

I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads.

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The psalmist has become an object of mockery and shame; his enemies despise him visibly.

The Context of Psalms 109:25

The social humiliation accompanying his persecution.

What Does Psalms 109:25 Mean?

To be a 'reproach' is to be a byword for shame. The psalmist is not just accused; he is so thoroughly condemned that his very appearance provokes contempt.

The head-shaking is a gesture of mockery and dismissal, visible public scorn. His enemies do not merely debate or argue; they openly mock him, intensifying the humiliation and public nature of his distress.

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What does Psalms 109:25 mean?

The psalmist has become an object of mockery and shame; his enemies despise him visibly.

What is the context of Psalms 109:25?

The social humiliation accompanying his persecution.

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