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Psalms Chapter 69 (DRC)

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Psalms 69 – The Waters Are Come In Unto My Soul
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1 Unto the end, a psalm for David, to bring to remembrance that the Lord saved him.

2 O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me.

3 Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek my soul:

4 Let them be turned backward, and blush for shame that desire evils to me: Let them be presently turned away blushing for shame that say to me: 'Tis well, 'tis well.

5 Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation say always: The Lord be magnified.

6 But I am needy and poor; O God, help me. Thou art my helper and my deliverer: O Lord, make no delay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 69 about?
David cries out from deep distress, describing himself as sinking in mire and coming into "deep waters, where the floods overflow me" (vv.1-2), pleading for God to deliver him from enemies who hate him without cause.
What does 'the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up' mean in Psalm 69:9?
It's David saying his devotion to God's house has cost him dearly - it's brought reproach on him, since insults aimed at God have fallen on him instead.
What happens in Psalm 69:21?
The psalmist says, "they gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink," describing the bitterness of his suffering at his enemies' hands.

Today's Verse

The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.

Psalms 119:69 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

Its language of being given gall for food and vinegar for drink, and reproach falling on him for God's sake, is quoted of Christ in the New Testament, including Romans 15:3. The psalm ends in praise, and Psalms 70 continues the plea for swift help.