Psalms 69:12 Meaning and Explanation
“They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Public mockery escalates—even drunkards use his name as material for ridicule.
The Context of Psalms 69:12
The psalmist's suffering becomes universally known and universally used against him.
What Does Psalms 69:12 Mean?
Those who sit in the gate are the community leaders and judges, the ones with authority and voice. Yet they too speak against him, amplifying the reproach. The gate is the place of judgment and authority, so this opposition carries official weight.
Worse, he becomes the song of drunkards—material for mockery among the lowest and least respectable. His name is sung in jest and contempt, his story reduced to a taunt in taverns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 69:12
What does Psalms 69:12 mean?
Public mockery escalates—even drunkards use his name as material for ridicule.
What is the context of Psalms 69:12?
The psalmist's suffering becomes universally known and universally used against him.