Psalm 69:26

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

Modern
For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.
Traditional
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
Literal
For You—the one whom You struck—they pursue, and the pain of those You pierced they recount.
Latin
Quoniam quem tu percussisti persecuti sunt, et super dolorem vulnerum meorum addiderunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.

Notes

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 Grief Mercy Music Persecution Psalms, Book of Shoshannim, Shoshannim-Eduth

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Character of the Wicked: Persecuting Jesus, the Christ: Death of Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Persecution: Christ Suffered Persecution: The Wicked: Addicted To Speaking: Evil