KJV ORIGINAL
I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I wore rough sackcloth as my clothing, and I became a joke to the people around me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how his deep mourning and grief made him an object of ridicule to others.
📚 Historical Context
Sackcloth was a rough, coarse fabric made from goat hair that people in ancient times wore during periods of mourning, repentance, or distress. When someone wore sackcloth, it was a visible sign of their inner anguish and humility before God. This psalm is attributed to David and likely reflects a time when he faced intense persecution and mockery from his enemies.
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