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Psalms Chapter 69 (WYCLIFFE)

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Psalms 69 – The Waters Are Come In Unto My Soul
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1 The titil of the nyne and sixtithe salm. To the victorie `of Dauid, `to haue mynde.

2 God, biholde thou in to myn heelp; Lord, hast thou to helpe me.

3 Be thei schent, and aschamed; that seken my lijf. Be thei turned a bak; and schame thei, that wolen yuels to me.

4 Be thei turned awei anoon, and schame thei; that seien to me, Wel! wel!

5 Alle men that seken thee, make fulli ioie, and be glad in thee; and thei that louen thin heelthe, seie euere, The Lord be magnyfied.

6 Forsothe Y am a nedi man, and pore; God, helpe thou me. Thou art myn helper and my delyuerere; Lord, tarye thou not.

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

For without cause have they hid for me their net `in' a pit; Without cause have they digged `a pit' for my soul.

Psalms 35:7 | 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.