Psalms 69:14
Psalms 69:14 in Multiple Translations
Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters.
Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.
Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: Let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.
Take me from the grip of the sticky earth, so that I may not go down into it; let me be lifted up from the deep waters.
Please rescue me from the mud—don't let me sink! Save me from those who hate me and from drowning in the deep waters!
Deliuer mee out of the myre, that I sinke not: let me be deliuered from them that hate me, and out of the deepe waters.
Deliver me from the mire, and let me not sink, Let me be delivered from those hating me, And from deep places of waters.
Deliver me out of the mire, and don’t let me sink. Let me be delivered from those who hate me, and out of the deep waters.
Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.
Do not allow me to sink any more in the mud. Rescue me from those who hate me! Lift me up out of these deep waters!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:14
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Psalms 69:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/אֲנִ֤י
תְפִלָּתִֽ/י
לְ/ךָ֨
יְהוָ֡ה
עֵ֤ת
רָצ֗וֹן
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
בְּ/רָב
חַסְדֶּ֑/ךָ
עֲ֝נֵ֗/נִי
בֶּ/אֱמֶ֥ת
יִשְׁעֶֽ/ךָ
וַ/אֲנִ֤י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
תְפִלָּתִֽ/י
tᵉphillâh
H8605
prayer
N-fs | Suff
לְ/ךָ֨
Prep | Suff
יְהוָ֡ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עֵ֤ת
ʻêth
H6256
time
N-cs
רָצ֗וֹן
râtsôwn
H7522
acceptance
N-ms
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
בְּ/רָב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
חַסְדֶּ֑/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
עֲ֝נֵ֗/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
בֶּ/אֱמֶ֥ת
ʼemeth
H571
truth
Prep | N-fs
יִשְׁעֶֽ/ךָ
yeshaʻ
H3468
salvation
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:14
וַ/אֲנִ֤י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
תְפִלָּתִֽ/י
tᵉphillâh
H8605
"prayer"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.
Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.
לְ/ךָ֨
""
Prep | Suff
יְהוָ֡ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
עֵ֤ת
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
N-cs
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
רָצ֗וֹן
râtsôwn
H7522
"acceptance"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to acceptance or delight, often used to describe God's pleasure or favor. It appears in Psalms and Isaiah, highlighting God's goodwill towards us. This word is about taking pleasure in something.
Definition: 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. See also: Genesis 49:6; Psalms 145:16; Psalms 5:13.
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
בְּ/רָב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
חַסְדֶּ֑/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
עֲ֝נֵ֗/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
בֶּ/אֱמֶ֥ת
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
יִשְׁעֶֽ/ךָ
yeshaʻ
H3468
"salvation"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:14
- Sermons on Psalms 69:14
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
12Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.
13But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation.
14Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters.
15Do not let the floods engulf me or the depths swallow me up; let not the Pit close its mouth over me. 16Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 144:7 | Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, |
| 2 | Psalms 109:21 | But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 38:6–13 | So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. Now Ebed-melech the Cushite, a court official in the royal palace, heard that Jeremiah had been put into the cistern. While the king was sitting at the Gate of Benjamin, Ebed-melech went out from the king’s palace and said to the king, “My lord the king, these men have acted wickedly in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet. They have dropped him into the cistern, where he will starve to death, for there is no more bread in the city.” So the king commanded Ebed-melech the Cushite, “Take thirty men from here with you and pull Jeremiah the prophet out of the cistern before he dies.” Then Ebed-melech took the men with him and went to the king’s palace, to a place below the storehouse. From there he took old rags and worn-out clothes and lowered them with ropes to Jeremiah in the cistern. Ebed-melech the Cushite cried out to Jeremiah, “Put these worn-out rags and clothes under your arms to pad the ropes.” Jeremiah did so, and they pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern. And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard. |
| 4 | Psalms 69:1–2 | Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. |
| 5 | Psalms 124:4–5 | then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us, then the raging waters would have swept us away. |
| 6 | Psalms 109:3 | They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. |
| 7 | Mark 14:34–42 | Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him. “Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.” Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing. And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him. When Jesus returned the third time, He said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? That is enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!” |
| 8 | Lamentations 3:55 | I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. |
| 9 | Luke 19:27 | And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’” |
| 10 | Mark 15:34 | At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” |
Psalms 69:14 Summary
In Psalms 69:14, the psalmist is asking God to rescue him from a difficult situation, symbolized by the 'mire' and 'deep waters', and to deliver him from his enemies. This is a cry for salvation and trust in God's power to save, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Exodus 14:13-14 and Isaiah 43:2. The psalmist is essentially saying, 'God, I'm in trouble, please help me!' - a sentiment that we can all relate to at times, and one that points to the ultimate rescue and salvation found in Jesus Christ, as stated in Acts 4:12. By trusting in God's loving devotion and great compassion, as mentioned in Psalms 69:16, we can find hope and rescue in our own times of trouble.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'mire' that the psalmist is asking to be rescued from in Psalms 69:14?
The 'mire' refers to a difficult or troublesome situation, similar to the concept of being stuck in a muddy pit, as seen in Psalms 40:2, where the psalmist is lifted out of a miry bog.
Who are the 'foes' that the psalmist is asking to be delivered from?
The 'foes' likely refer to enemies or those who oppose the psalmist, possibly those who mock him as mentioned in Psalms 69:12, and from whom God promises to deliver His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:7 and 2 Thessalonians 3:2.
What is the significance of 'deep waters' in this verse?
The 'deep waters' symbolize a place of great danger and uncertainty, much like the overwhelming waters in Jonah 2:5, and the psalmist is asking God to rescue him from this perilous situation, demonstrating his trust in God's power to save, as proclaimed in Isaiah 43:2.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of salvation in the Bible?
This verse is a cry for salvation and rescue, echoing the broader theme of salvation seen throughout the Bible, where God consistently delivers His people from trouble, as seen in Exodus 14:13-14 and Acts 2:21, and ultimately points to the salvation found in Jesus Christ, as stated in Acts 4:12.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'deep waters' in your life that you feel are overwhelming you, and how can you apply the psalmist's cry for help to your situation?
- In what ways have you experienced God's rescue and deliverance in the past, and how can you trust Him to do so again in your current difficulties?
- How does the psalmist's request for rescue and deliverance reflect his understanding of God's character, and what can you learn from his example?
- What are some 'muddy' situations in your life where you feel stuck, and how can you surrender them to God, asking for His rescue and guidance?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:14
Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink,.... In which he was sinking, Psalms 69:2; and accordingly he was delivered out of it, Psalms 11:2; even out of all the mire of sin, the sins of his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:14
But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:14
Them that hate me; whereby he explains his meaning in these metaphors of mire, and waters, and deep, and pit.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:14
Psalms 69:14 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.Ver. 14. Deliver me out of the mire] i.e. De civitate Gehennae, from the state of hell, saith the Hebrew scholiast; out of that deadly danger whereof he had complained, Psalms 69:2. Alphonsus, king of Arragon, by a gracious condescension, helped a laden ass out of the mire with his own hand, and is renowned for it in history (Val. Max. Christ. 41). God helpeth his out full oft, and little notice is taken of it. One who writes explanatory notes upon an author; esp. an ancient commentator upon a classical writer.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:14
13–18. From the hardheartedness of men he turns to the mercy of God.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:14
Deliver me out of the mire - Out of my troubles and calamities. See Psalms 69:1-2. And let me not sink - As in, mire. Let me not be overwhelmed by my sorrows. Let me be delivered from them that hate me - All my enemies.
Sermons on Psalms 69:14
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The Flood by Bill Randles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the world, despite its glitter and glamour, is under judgment and wrath. He warns against getting too excited about worldly things, suc |
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Sunday Night Meditations 02 Message and Song - 1950's by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the lost sheep from Luke's Gospel Chapter 15. The sermon begins by setting the context, where the religious leaders are criti |
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When Deliverance Looks Like Old Rotten Rags by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences of witnessing God's miracles and the power of the Holy Spirit breaking down divisions in a community. The speaker encourages |
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Don't Die in Your Wilderness by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holding onto God's promises in times of trouble. He reminds the congregation that God has commanded them not to fear or be |
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Christ Is Greater 04 Greater Than Jonah by Neil Fraser | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah and how his experience in the belly of the great fish teaches us about salvation. Jonah initially prayed and made promise |
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The Lost Sheep by Welcome Detweiler | The video is a sermon centered around the parable of the lost sheep. The speaker emphasizes the depth of Christ's suffering on the cross for the redemption of humanity. Despite the |
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Soul Sickness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the concept of 'soul sickness,' which arises from an overwhelming flood of troubles that can leave one feeling hopeless and distressed, much like King Dav |