Psalms Chapter 69 Young's Literal Translation

Psalms 69:1

To the Overseer. -- `On the Lilies,' by David. Save me, O God, for come have waters unto the soul.

Psalms 69:2

I have sunk in deep mire, And there is no standing, I have come into the depths of the waters, And a flood hath overflown me.

Psalms 69:3

I have been wearied with my calling, Burnt hath been my throat, Consumed have been mine eyes, waiting for my God.

Psalms 69:4

Those hating me without cause Have been more than the hairs of my head, Mighty have been my destroyers, My lying enemies, That which I took not away -- I bring back.

Psalms 69:5

O God, Thou -- Thou hast known Concerning my overturn, And my desolations from Thee have not been hid.

Psalms 69:6

Let not those waiting on Thee be ashamed because of me, O Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Let not those seeking Thee Blush because of me, O God of Israel.

Psalms 69:7

For because of Thee I have borne reproach, Shame hath covered my face.

Psalms 69:8

A stranger I have been to my brother, And a foreigner to sons of my mother.

Psalms 69:9

For zeal for Thy house hath consumed me, And the reproaches of Thy reproachers Have fallen upon me.

Psalms 69:10

And I weep in the fasting of my soul, And it is for a reproach to me.

Psalms 69:11

And I make my clothing sackcloth, And I am to them for a simile.

Psalms 69:12

Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments.

Psalms 69:13

And I -- my prayer `is' to Thee, O Jehovah, A time of good pleasure, O God, In the abundance of Thy kindness, Answer me in the truth of Thy salvation.

Psalms 69:14

Deliver me from the mire, and let me not sink, Let me be delivered from those hating me, And from deep places of waters.

Psalms 69:15

Let not a flood of waters overflow me, Nor let the deep swallow me up, Nor let the pit shut her mouth upon me.

Psalms 69:16

Answer me, O Jehovah, for good `is' Thy kindness, According to the abundance Of Thy mercies turn Thou unto me,

Psalms 69:17

And hide not Thy face from Thy servant, For I am in distress -- haste, answer me.

Psalms 69:18

Be near unto my soul -- redeem it, Because of mine enemies ransom me.

Psalms 69:19

Thou -- Thou hast known my reproach, And my shame, and my blushing, Before Thee `are' all mine adversaries.

Psalms 69:20

Reproach hath broken my heart, and I am sick, And I look for a bemoaner, and there is none, And for comforters, and I have found none.

Psalms 69:21

And they give for my food gall, And for my thirst cause me to drink vinegar.

Psalms 69:22

Their table before them is for a snare, And for a recompence -- for a trap.

Psalms 69:23

Darkened are their eyes from seeing, And their loins continually shake Thou.

Psalms 69:24

Pour upon them Thine indignation, And the fierceness of Thine anger doth seize them.

Psalms 69:25

Their tower is desolated, In their tents there is no dweller.

Psalms 69:26

For they have pursued him Thou hast smitten, And recount of the pain of Thy pierced ones.

Psalms 69:27

Give punishment for their iniquity, And they enter not into Thy righteousness.

Psalms 69:28

They are blotted out of the book of life, And with the righteous are not written.

Psalms 69:29

And I `am' afflicted and pained, Thy salvation, O God, doth set me on high.

Psalms 69:30

I praise the name of God with a song, And I magnify Him with thanksgiving,

Psalms 69:31

And it is better to Jehovah than an ox, A bullock -- horned -- hoofed.

Psalms 69:32

The humble have seen -- they rejoice, Ye who seek God -- and your heart liveth.

Psalms 69:33

For Jehovah hearkeneth unto the needy, And His bound ones He hath not despised.

Psalms 69:34

The heavens and earth do praise Him, Seas, and every moving thing in them.

Psalms 69:35

For God doth save Zion, And doth build the cities of Judah, And they have dwelt there, and possess it.

Psalms 69:36

And the seed of His servants inherit it, And those loving His name dwell in it!