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Scorn from High and Low
Commentators explain that the psalmist faced scorn from all levels of society. "They that sit in the gate" refers to the most respected people—judges, magistrates, and city elders. Simultaneously, he was "the song of the drunkards," mocked by the lowest classes. This shows the universal and isolating nature of the persecution, a pattern later seen in Christ's passion.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 69:12
18th Century
Theologian
They that sit in the gate speak against me - The gates of cities were places where people assembled; places where business was tran…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 69:12
19th Century
Bishop
In the gate ... — The public gathering place where justice was administered. ().
And I was the song. — Lite…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 69:12
19th Century
Preacher
They that sit in the gate speak against me;
The judges who there dispensed justice, the merchants who there trade their wares, the i…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 69:12
16th Century
Theologian
They who sit in the gate defame me. If David had been harassed only by vulgar buffoons and the dregs of the people, it would have been mor…
John Gill
On Psalms 69:12
17th Century
Pastor
They that sit in the gate speak against me
The princes, magistrates, and judges, who sat in the gates of cities, hea…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 69:1–12
17th Century
Minister
We should frequently consider the person of the Sufferer spoken of here, and ask why, as well as what He suffered. By meditating on this, we may be…