Psalms 69:8-18

8 I am like a stranger to my relatives, like a foreigner to my family.
9 My devotion to your Temple burns in me like a fire; 1 the insults which are hurled at you fall on me.
10 I humble myself by fasting, and people insult me;
11 I dress myself in clothes of mourning, and they laugh at me.
12 They talk about me in the streets, and drunkards make up songs about me.
13 But as for me, I will pray to you, Lord; answer me, God, at a time you choose. Answer me because of your great love, because you keep your promise to save.
14 Save me from sinking in the mud; keep me safe from my enemies, safe from the deep water.
15 Don't let the flood come over me; don't let me drown in the depths or sink into the grave.
16 Answer me, Lord, in the goodness of your constant love; in your great compassion turn to me!
17 Don't hide yourself from your servant; I am in great trouble - answer me now!
18 Come to me and save me; rescue me from my enemies.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 69.9 aJohn 2.17; bRomans 15.3.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [Some ancient translations] humble myself; [Hebrew] cry.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.