Psalm 69:25

The Waters Are up to My Neck · Psalm 69:1–36
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Translations

Modern
May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents.
Traditional
Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.
Literal
May their encampment become desolate; may there be no one dwelling in their tents.
Latin
Fiat habitatio eorum deserta, et in tabernaculis eorum non sit qui inhabitet.

Original

Hebrew
English
May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents.

Notes

Peter quoted this verse after the death of Judas Iscariot (Acts 1:20).

In this personal lament, the poet shares his vulnerability, humiliation, and deep pain. He asks God to defend him for the sake of the righteous.

These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.

Theme notes and profiles

David Prayers for Vengeance Psalms of Suffering

Glossary

Curse, Cursed David Mercy Music Persecution Psalms, Book of Shoshannim, Shoshannim-Eduth

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Palaces: Often As Punishment: Desolate Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: Judas Iscariot's Self-Destruction Predicted