Psalms 69:1-9 ▼

1 To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] “Lilies.” A Psalm of David. Save me, O God, For the waters have threatened my life [they have come up to my neck].

2 I have sunk in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, where a flood overwhelms me.

3 I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait [with confident expectation] for my God.

4 Those who hate me without cause are more than the hairs of my head; Those who would destroy me are powerful, being my enemies wrongfully; I am forced to restore what I did not steal.

5 O God, You know my folly; My wrongs are not hidden from You.

6 Do not let those who wait [confidently] for You be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; Do not let those who seek You [as necessary for life itself] be dishonored through me, O God of Israel,

7 Because for Your sake I have borne reproach; Confusion and dishonor have covered my face.

8 I have become estranged from my brothers And an alien to my mother’s sons.

9 For zeal for Your house has consumed me, And the [mocking] insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.