Psalms 69:14

14 Rescue me from the mud. Do not let me sink [into it]. I want to be rescued from those who hate me and from the deep water.

Psalms 69:14 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 69:14

Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink
In which he was sinking, ( Psalms 69:2 ) ; and accordingly he was delivered out of it, ( Psalms 11:2 ) ; even out of all the mire of sin, the sins of his people that were upon him, from which he was justified when raised from the dead; and so will appear without sin, when he comes a second time:

let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep
waters;
these phrases design the same, even the enemies of Christ; such that hated him, compared to deep waters: these are the floods of the ungodly, and the many waters out of which he was drawn and delivered, ( Psalms 18:4 Psalms 18:16 Psalms 18:17 ) .

Psalms 69:14 In-Context

12 Those who sit at the gate gossip about me, and drunkards make up songs about me.

13 May my prayer come to you at an acceptable time, O LORD. O God, out of the greatness of your mercy, answer me with the truth of your salvation.

14 Rescue me from the mud. Do not let me sink [into it]. I want to be rescued from those who hate me and from the deep water.

15 Do not let floodwaters sweep me away. Do not let the ocean swallow me up, or the pit close its mouth over me.

16 Answer me, O LORD, because your mercy is good. Out of your unlimited compassion, turn to me.