Keraia
Psalm 69

Psalm 69:31

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

Modern
And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.
Traditional
This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
Literal
And it is better to YHWH than an ox, a bull horned and hoofed.
Latin
…et placebit Deo super vitulum novellum, cornua producentem et ungulas.

Original

Hebrew
English
And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.

Notes

Psalms 69:31

Making a vow often included a sacrifice (Psalms 20:3; 51:19; compare 50:13–14; 51:16).

Psalms 69:29–33

The psalmist prays that his pain will turn to praise.

Psalms 69:1–36

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.

Psalms 69:1–72:20

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 Psalms of Suffering

Glossary

David Hosea, Book of Mercy Music Persecution Psalms, Book of Shoshannim, Shoshannim-Eduth

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning Horns: Animals With, Mentioned: The Ox Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms The Ox: Horns and Hoofs of, Alluded To