My zeal hath ev'n consumed me, because mine enemies Thy holy words forgotten have, and do thy laws despise.
Psalm 69:9 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) Because the zeal did eat me up, which to thine house I bear; And the reproaches cast at thee, upon me fallen are. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For zeal for Your house has eaten me up, and the reproaches and insults of those who reproach and insult You have fallen upon me. [John 2:17; Rom. 15:3.] American Standard Version (1901) For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me. Common English Bible Because passion for your house has consumed me, the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me! |
My zeal hath ev'n consumed me, because mine enemies Thy holy words forgotten have, and do thy laws despise.
Yea, they that seek my life lay snares: who seek to do me wrong Speak things mischievous, and deceits imagine all day long.