Hebrew Interlinear

Psalms 69:12 Interlinear

speak They that sit in the gate against me and I was the song of the drunkards

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1יָשִׂ֣יחוּH7878speakto ponder, i.e., (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
2בִ֭יH0
3יֹ֣שְׁבֵיH3427They that sit inproperly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
4שָׁ֑עַרH8179the gatean opening, i.e., door or gate
5וּ֝נְגִינ֗וֹתH5058against me and I was the songproperly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram
6שׁוֹתֵ֥יH8354of the drunkardsto imbibe (literally or figuratively)
7שֵׁכָֽר׃H7941an intoxicant, i.e., intensely alcoholic liquor

Verse Context

Psalms 69:11I made also my garment sackcloth and I became a proverb...
Psalms 69:12 (current)speak They that sit in the gate against me and I was the song of the drunkards
Psalms 69:13 But as for me my prayer is unto thee O LORD time in an acceptable...

Continue Your Study