Psalms 69

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 69 of 150

¹ To the chief musician. Concerning the Lilies. Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters have come in to my soul.

² I sink in deep mire, and there is no standing; I have come into deep waters where the floods overflow me.

³ I am weary from my crying, my throat is burnt; my eyes fail while I wait for my God.

Chapter Summary

David prays for relief from his affliction; he shadows forth the Messiah, and His treatment. To the chief musician. Concerning the Lilies. Of David.

חֶרְפָּה reproach H2781 · TWOT 749a

יָשַׁע save H3467 · TWOT 929

קִנְאָה zeal H7068 · TWOT 2038a

חֶ֫סֶד lovingkindness, mercy H2617 · TWOT 698a

גָּאַל redeem H1350 · TWOT 300

יְשׁוּעָה salvation H3444 · TWOT 929b

David

The psalmist; cries out from overwhelming affliction and reproach, a lament that foreshadows the Messiah's suffering.

Sinking in the Mire

The psalmist sinks into deep mire where there is no standing, overwhelmed by flood waters and weary from crying.

Psalms 69:1-3

Gall and Vinegar

Finding no comforters, the suffering psalmist is given gall for his food and vinegar for his thirst by his enemies.

Psalms 69:21

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