Psalm 69:9
“For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.”
King James Version
The Sufferer consumed by zeal for God's house, bearing the reproaches meant for God — cited of Jesus cleansing the temple and bearing reproach.
Fulfillment References
John 2:17 Romans 15:3 Psalm 69:21 John 15:25
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalChrist's zeal for 'thine house' (John 2:17) — Jesus, the one God in flesh, consumed with devotion to the Father's house and bearing the reproaches due to God.
JewishA lament of one persecuted for devotion to God's house; read of the righteous sufferer's zeal and reproach.
CatholicFulfilled in Christ's zeal cleansing the temple (John 2:17) and His bearing of reproach.
ProtestantThe disciples recalled this verse at the temple cleansing (John 2:17); Paul applies the reproach to Christ (Rom. 15:3).
OrthodoxChrist's zeal for the Father's house and His bearing of reproach.
DispensationalThe Messiah's zeal and rejection at His first coming.
AcademicPsalm 69 (after Ps. 22) is the most-cited passion psalm in the NT; scholars trace its dense use across the Gospels and Paul.
Open the full interactive entry →
Cross-references, Hebrew/Greek, Dead Sea Scrolls notes, study tools and multi-tradition analysis in the interactive explorer.
Bible Prophecy Explorer · based on J. Barton Payne’s Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy catalogue · an openly Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal study resource — all traditions presented fairly. Pastor: C. Myles Young, PhD · Bishop: Nathaniel J. Wilson, Ed.D.