Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Psalms
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:1 JFB -> Commentary on 69:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 69:1 TOD -> Commentary on 69:1 TSK -> Commentary on 69:1 TSK -> Entry for 69:1 WEN -> Notes on 69:1 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; David; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Music; Persecution; Psalms; Shoshannim; Water TTT -> Water EBD -> Shoshannim SBD -> Shoshannim 69:1 - [In Context] For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune "Lilies." Save me, O God, for the floodwaters are up to my neck.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:2 JFB -> Commentary on 69:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:2 TOD -> Commentary on 69:2 TSK -> Commentary on 69:2 TSK -> Entry for 69:2 WEN -> Notes on 69:2 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Mire; Persecution TTT -> Rivers 69:2 - [In Context] Deeper and deeper I sink into the mire; I can't find a foothold to stand on. I am in deep water, and the floods overwhelm me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:3 JFB -> Commentary on 69:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:3 TOD -> Commentary on 69:3 TSK -> Commentary on 69:3 TSK -> Entry for 69:3 WEN -> Notes on 69:3 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Desire; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Waiting TTT -> Waiting Upon God 69:3 - [In Context] I am exhausted from crying for help; my throat is parched and dry. My eyes are swollen with weeping, waiting for my God to help me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:4 JFB -> Commentary on 69:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:4 TOD -> Commentary on 69:4 TSK -> Commentary on 69:4 TSK -> Entry for 69:4 WEN -> Notes on 69:4 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Enemy; Integrity; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Malice; Persecution; Quotations And Allusions TTT -> Hair, The; Hatred to Christ; Prophecies Respecting Christ 69:4 - [In Context] Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs on my head. These enemies who seek to destroy me are doing so without cause. They attack me with lies, demanding that I give back what I didn't steal.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:5 JFB -> Commentary on 69:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:5 TOD -> Commentary on 69:5 TSK -> Commentary on 69:5 TSK -> Entry for 69:5 WEN -> Notes on 69:5 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Prayer; Repentance; Sin TV -> Devotional using 69:5 TV -> Devotional using 69:5 69:5 - [In Context] O God, you know how foolish I am; my sins cannot be hidden from you.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:6 JFB -> Commentary on 69:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:6 TOD -> Commentary on 69:6 TSK -> Commentary on 69:6 TSK -> Entry for 69:6 WEN -> Notes on 69:6 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Prayer; Stumbling; Unselfishness TV -> Devotional using 69:6 TV -> Devotional using 69:6 TV -> Devotional using 69:6 TV -> Devotional using 69:6 TV -> Devotional using 69:6 69:6 - [In Context] Don't let those who trust in you stumble because of me, O Sovereign LORD Almighty. Don't let me cause them to be humiliated, O God of Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:7 JFB -> Commentary on 69:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:7 TOD -> Commentary on 69:7 TSK -> Commentary on 69:7 TSK -> Entry for 69:7 WEN -> Notes on 69:7 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; David; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ; Reviling and Reproaching 69:7 - [In Context] For I am mocked and shamed for your sake; humiliation is written all over my face.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:8 JFB -> Commentary on 69:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:8 TOD -> Commentary on 69:8 TSK -> Commentary on 69:8 TSK -> Entry for 69:8 WEN -> Notes on 69:8 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; David; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Stranger 69:8 - [In Context] Even my own brothers pretend they don't know me; they treat me like a stranger.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:9 JFB -> Commentary on 69:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:9 TOD -> Commentary on 69:9 TSK -> Commentary on 69:9 TSK -> Entry for 69:9 WEN -> Notes on 69:9 NTB -> Affections; Afflictions And Adversities; David; Enemy; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Quotations And Allusions; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Affections, The; Humility of Christ, The; Prophecies Respecting Christ; Reviling and Reproaching; Zeal 69:9 - [In Context] Passion for your house burns within me, so those who insult you are also insulting me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:10 JFB -> Commentary on 69:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:10 TOD -> Commentary on 69:10 TSK -> Commentary on 69:10 TSK -> Entry for 69:10 WEN -> Notes on 69:10 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Fasting; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Malice; Persecution; Repentance TTT -> Fasting 69:10 - [In Context] When I weep and fast before the LORD, they scoff at me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:11 JFB -> Commentary on 69:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:11 TOD -> Commentary on 69:11 TSK -> Commentary on 69:11 TSK -> Entry for 69:11 WEN -> Notes on 69:11 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Malice; Persecution TTT -> Sackcloth 69:11 - [In Context] When I dress in sackcloth to show sorrow, they make fun of me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:12 JFB -> Commentary on 69:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:12 TOD -> Commentary on 69:12 TSK -> Commentary on 69:12 TSK -> Entry for 69:12 WEN -> Notes on 69:12 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Drunkard; Drunkenness; Gates; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Malice; Persecution; Speaking TTT -> Scorning and Mocking 69:12 - [In Context] I am the favorite topic of town gossip, and all the drunkards sing about me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:13 JFB -> Commentary on 69:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:13 TOD -> Commentary on 69:13 TSK -> Commentary on 69:13 TSK -> Entry for 69:13 WEN -> Notes on 69:13 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Decision; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Prayer 69:13 - [In Context] But I keep right on praying to you, LORD, hoping this is the time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer my prayer with your sure salvation.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:14 JFB -> Commentary on 69:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:14 TOD -> Commentary on 69:14 TSK -> Commentary on 69:14 TSK -> Entry for 69:14 WEN -> Notes on 69:14 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution 69:14 - [In Context] Pull me out of the mud; don't let me sink any deeper! Rescue me from those who hate me, and pull me from these deep waters.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:15 JFB -> Commentary on 69:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:15 TOD -> Commentary on 69:15 TSK -> Commentary on 69:15 TSK -> Entry for 69:15 WEN -> Notes on 69:15 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Pit EBD -> Cistern; Deep 69:15 - [In Context] Don't let the floods overwhelm me, or the deep waters swallow me, or the pit of death devour me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:16 JFB -> Commentary on 69:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:16 TOD -> Commentary on 69:16 TSK -> Commentary on 69:16 TSK -> Entry for 69:16 WEN -> Notes on 69:16 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; God; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Prayer TTT -> Loving-kindness of God, The 69:16 - [In Context] Answer my prayers, O LORD, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Turn and take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:17 JFB -> Commentary on 69:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:17 TOD -> Commentary on 69:17 TSK -> Commentary on 69:17 TSK -> Entry for 69:17 WEN -> Notes on 69:17 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution TV -> Devotional using 69:17 TV -> Devotional using 69:17 69:17 - [In Context] Don't hide from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in deep trouble!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:18 JFB -> Commentary on 69:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:18 SRN -> Study Notes on 69:18 TOD -> Commentary on 69:18 TSK -> Commentary on 69:18 TSK -> Entry for 69:18 WEN -> Notes on 69:18 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution TV -> Devotional using 69:18 TV -> Devotional using 69:18 69:18 - [In Context] Come and rescue me; free me from all my enemies.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:19 JFB -> Commentary on 69:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:19 TOD -> Commentary on 69:19 TSK -> Commentary on 69:19 TSK -> Entry for 69:19 WEN -> Notes on 69:19 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution 69:19 - [In Context] You know the insults I endure – the humiliation and disgrace. You have seen all my enemies and know what they have said.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:20 JFB -> Commentary on 69:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:20 TOD -> Commentary on 69:20 TSK -> Commentary on 69:20 TSK -> Entry for 69:20 WEN -> Notes on 69:20 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution TTT -> Affliction, Consolation under; Reviling and Reproaching EBD -> Blood 69:20 - [In Context] Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:21 JFB -> Commentary on 69:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:21 TOD -> Commentary on 69:21 TSK -> Commentary on 69:21 TSK -> Entry for 69:21 WEN -> Notes on 69:21 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Gall; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Persecution; Prophecy; Vinegar TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Hemlock; Poison; Vinegar 69:21 - [In Context] But instead, they give me poison for food; they offer me sour wine to satisfy my thirst.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:22 JFB -> Commentary on 69:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:22 TOD -> Commentary on 69:22 TSK -> Commentary on 69:22 TSK -> Entry for 69:22 WEN -> Notes on 69:22 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Quotations And Allusions EBD -> Fowler; Gin; Net 69:22 - [In Context] Let the bountiful table set before them become a snare, and let their security become a trap.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:23 JFB -> Commentary on 69:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:23 TOD -> Commentary on 69:23 TSK -> Commentary on 69:23 TSK -> Entry for 69:23 WEN -> Notes on 69:23 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prayer; Quotations And Allusions TTT -> Blindness, Spiritual 69:23 - [In Context] Let their eyes go blind so they cannot see, and let their bodies grow weaker and weaker.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:24 JFB -> Commentary on 69:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:24 TOD -> Commentary on 69:24 TSK -> Commentary on 69:24 TSK -> Entry for 69:24 WEN -> Notes on 69:24 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Anger; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prayer 69:24 - [In Context] Pour out your fury on them; consume them with your burning anger.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:25 JFB -> Commentary on 69:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:25 TOD -> Commentary on 69:25 TSK -> Commentary on 69:25 TSK -> Entry for 69:25 WEN -> Notes on 69:25 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions TTT -> Palaces 69:25 - [In Context] May their homes become desolate and their tents be deserted.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:26 JFB -> Commentary on 69:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:26 TOD -> Commentary on 69:26 TSK -> Commentary on 69:26 TSK -> Entry for 69:26 WEN -> Notes on 69:26 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Character; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Malice; Speaking TTT -> Character of the Wicked; Persecution 69:26 - [In Context] To those you have punished, they add insult to injury; they scoff at the pain of those you have hurt.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:27 JFB -> Commentary on 69:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:27 TOD -> Commentary on 69:27 TSK -> Commentary on 69:27 TSK -> Entry for 69:27 WEN -> Notes on 69:27 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prayer TTT -> Righteousness of God, The 69:27 - [In Context] Pile their sins up high, and don't let them go free.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:28 JFB -> Commentary on 69:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:28 TOD -> Commentary on 69:28 TSK -> Commentary on 69:28 TSK -> Entry for 69:28 WEN -> Notes on 69:28 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Book; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prayer EBD -> Book 69:28 - [In Context] Erase their names from the Book of Life; don't let them be counted among the righteous.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:29 JFB -> Commentary on 69:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:29 TOD -> Commentary on 69:29 TSK -> Commentary on 69:29 TSK -> Entry for 69:29 WEN -> Notes on 69:29 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Affliction, Prayer Under 69:29 - [In Context] I am suffering and in pain. Rescue me, O God, by your saving power.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:30 JFB -> Commentary on 69:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:30 TOD -> Commentary on 69:30 TSK -> Commentary on 69:30 TSK -> Entry for 69:30 WEN -> Notes on 69:30 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Formalism; Glorifying God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Praise; Thankfulness TTT -> Glorifying God; Thanksgiving TV -> Devotional using 69:30 TV -> Devotional using 69:30 TV -> Devotional using 69:30 TV -> Devotional using 69:30 69:30 - [In Context] Then I will praise God's name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:31 JFB -> Commentary on 69:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:31 TOD -> Commentary on 69:31 TSK -> Commentary on 69:31 TSK -> Entry for 69:31 WEN -> Notes on 69:31 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Formalism; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Horns; Ox, The SBD -> Herd TV -> Devotional using 69:31 TV -> Devotional using 69:31 69:31 - [In Context] For this will please the LORD more than sacrificing an ox or presenting a bull with its horns and hooves.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:32 JFB -> Commentary on 69:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:32 TOD -> Commentary on 69:32 TSK -> Commentary on 69:32 TSK -> Entry for 69:32 WEN -> Notes on 69:32 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Desire; Humility; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joy; Seekers TTT -> Life, Spiritual; Seeking God EBD -> Humility TV -> Devotional using 69:32 TV -> Devotional using 69:32 69:32 - [In Context] The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God's help live in joy.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:33 JFB -> Commentary on 69:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:33 TOD -> Commentary on 69:33 TSK -> Commentary on 69:33 TSK -> Entry for 69:33 WEN -> Notes on 69:33 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Poor; Prayer; Prisoners TTT -> Poor, The EBD -> Humility; Prison 69:33 - [In Context] For the LORD hears the cries of his needy ones; he does not despise his people who are oppressed.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:34 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:34 JFB -> Commentary on 69:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:34 TOD -> Commentary on 69:34 TSK -> Commentary on 69:34 TSK -> Entry for 69:34 WEN -> Notes on 69:34 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Praise TTT -> Fishes; Sea, The 69:34 - [In Context] Praise him, O heaven and earth, the seas and all that move in them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:35 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:35 JFB -> Commentary on 69:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:35 TOD -> Commentary on 69:35 TSK -> Commentary on 69:35 TSK -> Entry for 69:35 WEN -> Notes on 69:35 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Church; Faith; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ (continued); Love 69:35 - [In Context] For God will save Jerusalem F50 and rebuild the towns of Judah. His people will live there and take possession of the land.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 69:36 GSB -> Study Notes on 69:36 JFB -> Commentary on 69:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 69:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 69:36 TOD -> Commentary on 69:36 TSK -> Commentary on 69:36 TSK -> Entry for 69:36 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Church; Faith; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ (continued); Love TTT -> Love to God 69:36 - [In Context] The descendants of those who obey him will inherit the land, and those who love him will live there in safety.
FOOTNOTES: F50: Hebrew Zion.

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TOD - Treasury of David; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.