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Berean Standard Bible

“They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst.”

Psalms 69:21

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Study note

In the midst of his lament, the psalmist describes the cruelty of those around him. The Gospels see these words echoed at the cross.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst.

World English Bible (WEB)

They also gave me gall for my food. In my thirst, they gave me vinegar to drink.

King James Version (KJV)

They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

American Standard Version (ASV)

They gave me also gall for my food; And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

They gave me poison for my food; and bitter wine for my drink.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pusiéronme además hiel por comida, y en mi sed me dieron á beber vinagre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Me dieron a comer veneno; para mi sed me brindaron vinagre.

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