Psalms 69
69
A Cry of Distress # 69 Psalm 69 is considered one of the most outstanding messianic psalms, with obvious prophetic references to the sufferings and cross of Jesus Christ.
To the Pure and Shining One
David’s poetic song of praise To the tune of “Lilies”
1-2God, my God, come and save me!
These floods of trouble have risen higher and higher.
The water is up to my neck! # 69:1–2 Or “throat.”
I’m sinking into the mud with no place to stand,
and I’m about to drown in this storm.
3I’m weary, exhausted with weeping.
My throat is dry, my voice is gone, my eyes are swollen with sorrow,
and I’m waiting for you, God, to come through for me.
4I can’t even count all those who hate me for no reason.
Many influential men want me silenced,
yet I’ve done nothing against them.
Must I restore what I never took away?
5God, my life is an open book to you.
You know every sin I’ve ever done.
For nothing within me is hidden from your sight!
6Lord Yahweh of Angel Armies,
keep me from ever being a stumbling block to others,
to those who love you.
Lord God of Israel, don’t let what happens to me
be the source of confusion to those who are passionate for you.
7Because of my love for you, Lord,
I have been mocked, cursed, and disgraced.
8Even my own brothers, those of my family,
act as though they don’t want anything to do with me.
9My love for you has my heart on fire!
My passion for your house consumes me!
Nothing will turn me away,
even though I endure all the insults of those who insult you.
10When they see me seeking for more of you with weeping # 69:10 Or “When I pour out my soul” or “When I weep soul-tears.” and fasting,
they all just scoff and scorn at my passion.
11When I humble myself with sorrow over my sin,
it gives them a reason to mock me even more.
12The leaders, the influential ones—how they scorn my passion for you!
I’ve become the talk of the town, the theme of drunkards’ songs.
13But I keep calling out to you, Yahweh!
I know you will bend down to listen to me,
for now is the season of favor.
Because of your faithful love for me,
your answer to my prayer will be my sure salvation.
14Pull me out of this mess! Don’t let me sink!
Rescue me from those who hate me and from all this trouble I’m in!
15Don’t let this flood drown me.
Save me from these deep waters
or I’ll go down to the pit of destruction.
16-17Oh, Lord God, answer my prayers!
I need to see your tender kindness, your grace,
your compassion, and your constant love.
Just let me see your face, and turn your heart toward me.
Come running quickly to your servant.
In this deep distress, come and answer my prayer.
18Come closer as a friend and redeem me.
Set me free so my enemies cannot say that you are powerless.
19See how they dishonor me in shame and disgrace?
You know, Lord, what I’m going through, and you see it all.
20I’m heartsick and heartbroken by it all.
Their contempt has crushed my soul.
I looked for sympathy and compassion
but found only empty stares.
21I was hungry and they gave me bitter food.
I was thirsty and they offered me vinegar. # 69:21 This was fulfilled with Jesus being offered vinegar on the cross. See Luke 23:36.
22Let their “feasts” turn to ashes.
Let their “peace and security” become their downfall.
23Make them blind as bats, groping in the dark.
Let them be feeble, trembling continually.
24-25Pour out your fury on them all!
Consume them with the fire of your anger!
Burn down the walled palace where they live!
Leave them homeless and desolate!
26For they come against the one you yourself have struck,
and they scorn the pain of those you’ve pierced.
27Pile on them the guilt of their sins.
Don’t let them ever go free.
28Leave them out of your list of the living!
Blot them out of your Book of Life!
Never name them as your own!
29I am burdened and broken by this pain.
When your miracle rescue comes to me,
it will lift me to the highest place.
30Then my song will be a burst of praise to you.
My glory-shouts will make your fame even more glorious
to all who hear my praises!
31For I know, Yahweh, that my praises mean more to you
than all my gifts and sacrifices.
32All who seek you will see God do this for them,
and they’ll overflow with gladness.
Let this revive your hearts, all you lovers of God!
33For Yahweh does listen to the poor and needy
and will not abandon his prisoners of love. # 69:33 Or “those wearing shackles.”
34Let all the universe praise him!
The high heavens and everyone on earth, praise him!
Let the oceans deep, with everything in them, keep it up!
35God will come to save his Zion-people.
God will build up his cities of Judah,
for there his people will live in peace.
36All their children will inherit the land,
and the lovers of his name will live there safe and secure.
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69
A Cry for Help#Ps 69 Hebrew title: By David.
1Save me, O God!
The water is up to my neck;
2I am sinking in deep mud,
and there is no solid ground;
I am out in deep water,
and the waves are about to drown me.
3I am worn out from calling for help,
and my throat is aching.
I have strained my eyes,
looking for your help.
4 #
Ps 35.19; Jn 15.25 Those who hate me for no reason
are more numerous than the hairs of my head.
My enemies tell lies against me;
they are strong and want to kill me.
They made me give back things I did not steal.
5My sins, O God, are not hidden from you;
you know how foolish I have been.
6Don't let me bring shame on those who trust in you,
Sovereign LORD Almighty!
Don't let me bring disgrace to those who worship you,
O God of Israel!
7It is for your sake that I have been insulted
and that I am covered with shame.
8I am like a stranger to my relatives,
like a foreigner to my family.
9 #
Jn 2.17; Rom 15.3 My devotion to your Temple burns in me like a fire;
the insults which are hurled at you fall on me.
10I humble myself#69.10 Some ancient translations humble myself; Hebrew cry. by fasting,
and people insult me;
11I dress myself in clothes of mourning,
and they laugh at me.
12They talk about me in the streets,
and drunkards make up songs about me.
13But as for me, I will pray to you, LORD;
answer me, God, at a time you choose.
Answer me because of your great love,
because you keep your promise to save.
14Save me from sinking in the mud;
keep me safe from my enemies,
safe from the deep water.
15Don't let the flood come over me;
don't let me drown in the depths
or sink into the grave.
16Answer me, LORD, in the goodness of your constant love;
in your great compassion turn to me!
17Don't hide yourself from your servant;
I am in great trouble — answer me now!
18Come to me and save me;
rescue me from my enemies.
19You know how I am insulted,
how I am disgraced and dishonoured;
you see all my enemies.
20Insults have broken my heart,
and I am in despair.
I had hoped for sympathy, but there was none;
for comfort, but I found none.
21 #
Mt 27.48; Mk 15.36; Lk 23.36; Jn 19.28–29 When I was hungry, they gave me poison;
when I was thirsty, they offered me vinegar.
22 #
Rom 11.9–10
May their banquets cause their ruin;
may their sacred feasts cause their downfall.
23Strike them with blindness!
Make their backs always weak!
24Pour out your anger on them;
let your indignation overtake them.
25 #
Acts 1.20
May their camps be left deserted;
may no one be left alive in their tents.
26They persecute those whom you have punished;
they talk about the sufferings of those you have wounded.
27Keep a record of all their sins;
don't let them have any part in your salvation.
28 #
Ex 32.32; Rev 3.5; 13.8; 17.8 May their names be erased from the book of the living;
may they not be included in the list of your people.
29But I am in pain and despair;
lift me up, O God, and save me!
30I will praise God with a song;
I will proclaim his greatness by giving him thanks.
31This will please the LORD more than offering him cattle,
more than sacrificing a full-grown bull.
32When the oppressed see this, they will be glad;
those who worship God will be encouraged.
33The LORD listens to those in need
and does not forget his people in prison.
34Praise God, O heaven and earth,
seas and all creatures in them.
35He will save Jerusalem
and rebuild the towns of Judah.
His people will live there and possess the land;
36the descendants of his servants will inherit it,
and those who love him will live there.
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