Translations
Modern
Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.
Traditional
With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.
Literal
Like godless mockers at a feast, they gnashed at me with their teeth.
Latin
Dissipati sunt, nec compuncti; tentaverunt me, subsannaverunt me subsannatione; frenduerunt super me dentibus suis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.
Notes
The psalmist's attackers gnashed their teeth to show their jealousy.
The psalmist presents the Lord with the reasons for his suffering. Evil has many faces. He is tired and worn out, and he knows that only the Lord can help him.
In this lament, the Lord's troubled servant asks God to notice his situation and defend him.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Enemy: General Scriptures Concerning Friends: False Friends: David's Friends Were False to David Ingratitude: David's Companions to David Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Scoffing: Enemies of David Scorning and Mocking: Enemies of David Teeth: Gnashing (Grinding) of, Usually Signifying Anger or Extreme Pain