Psalm 69:27

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

Modern
Add iniquity to their iniquity; let them not share in Your righteousness.
Traditional
Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness.
Literal
May You add iniquity to their iniquity, and do not let them come into Your righteousness!
Latin
Appone iniquitatem super iniquitatem eorum, et non intrent in justitiam tuam.

Original

Hebrew
English
Add iniquity to their iniquity; let them not share in Your righteousness.

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.

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 Prayer: Imprecatory The Righteousness of God: The Wicked Have No Interest In