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.

ח֝וֹרְפֶ֗י remain in harvest time H2778 · TWOT 750

צַר shew hostility toward H6887 · TWOT 1974

יַשְׁק֥וּ cause to drink water H8248 · TWOT 2452

יִנְחָל֑וּ get as a possession H5157 · TWOT 1342

מָעֳמָ֑ד standing-ground H4613 · TWOT 1637e

Sinking in the Mire

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

Gall and Vinegar

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

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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