Psalms 69:7

7 (68-8) Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.

Psalms 69:7 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 69:7

Because for thy sake I have borne reproach
Being reckoned a sinner, called a deceiver, said to be a Samaritan, and to have a devil; with many other reproaches, which he bore patiently for the sake of the word and worship of God, and for the sake of the glory of God, which he all along sought; and to repair the loss of it, which was sustained through the sin of man;

shame hath covered my face;
when he was spit upon by some, and smote by others with a rod upon his cheek; and when he was blindfolded, and bid to prophesy who smote him; see ( Isaiah 50:6 ) .

Psalms 69:7 In-Context

5 (68-6) O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my offences are not hidden from thee:

6 (68-7) Let not them be ashamed for me, who look for thee, O Lord, the Lord of hosts. Let them not be confounded on my account, who seek thee, O God of Israel.

7 (68-8) Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.

8 (68-9) I am become a stranger to my brethren, and an alien to the sons of my mother.

9 (68-10) For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up: and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.