Psalms 69:16
Psalms 69:16 in Multiple Translations
Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion.
Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.
Answer me, O Jehovah; for thy lovingkindness is good: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies turn thou unto me.
Give an answer to my words, O Lord; for your mercy is good: be turned to me, because of your great pity.
Please answer my prayers, Lord, for you are good and love me with your trustworthy love; because of your kindness, please help me.
Heare me, O Lord, for thy louing kindnes is good: turne vnto me according to ye multitude of thy tender mercies.
Answer me, O Jehovah, for good [is] Thy kindness, According to the abundance Of Thy mercies turn Thou unto me,
Answer me, LORD, for your loving kindness is good. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, turn to me.
Hear me, O LORD; for thy loving-kindness is good: turn to me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.
O Yahweh, answer my prayer and help me because you are good and love me faithfully.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:16
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Psalms 69:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַל
תִּשְׁטְפֵ֤/נִי
שִׁבֹּ֣לֶת
מַ֭יִם
וְ/אַל
תִּבְלָעֵ֣/נִי
מְצוּלָ֑ה
וְ/אַל
תֶּאְטַר
עָלַ֖/י
בְּאֵ֣ר
פִּֽי/הָ
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תִּשְׁטְפֵ֤/נִי
shâṭaph
H7857
to overflow
V-Qal-Juss-3fs | Suff
שִׁבֹּ֣לֶת
shibbôl
H7641
Shibboleth
N-fs
מַ֭יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Conj | Part
תִּבְלָעֵ֣/נִי
bâlaʻ
H1104
to swallow up
V-Qal-Juss-3fs | Suff
מְצוּלָ֑ה
mᵉtsôwlâh
H4688
depth
N-fs
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Conj | Part
תֶּאְטַר
ʼâṭar
H332
to shut
V-Qal-Juss-3fs
עָלַ֖/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
בְּאֵ֣ר
bᵉʼêr
H875
well
N-fs
פִּֽי/הָ
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:16
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּשְׁטְפֵ֤/נִי
shâṭaph
H7857
"to overflow"
V-Qal-Juss-3fs | Suff
This verb means to overflow or gush, often used to describe a strong flow of water. It can also imply cleansing or conquering, as seen in various Old Testament passages, including Psalm 69. The word is used to describe powerful natural events.
Definition: 1) to wash, rinse, overflow, engulf, rinse or wash off 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to overflow 1a2) to flow, run 1a3) to rinse or wash off 1b) (Niphal) to be swept away, be rinsed out 1c) (Pual) to be rinsed, be scoured and rinsed
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: drown, (over-) flow(-whelm, rinse, run, rush, (throughly) wash (away). See also: Leviticus 6:21; Isaiah 28:17; Psalms 69:3.
שִׁבֹּ֣לֶת
shibbôl
H7641
"Shibboleth"
N-fs
Shibboleth is a Hebrew word that means a flowing stream or an ear of grain. It was also used as a password to distinguish between different groups of people, as in the story of the Gileadites and Ephraimites.
Definition: means: growing ear (of grain), flowing stream used as a password
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: branch, channel, ear (of corn), (water-)flood, Shibboleth. Compare H5451 (סִבֹּלֶת). See also: Genesis 41:5; Judges 12:6; Psalms 69:3.
מַ֭יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Conj | Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּבְלָעֵ֣/נִי
bâlaʻ
H1104
"to swallow up"
V-Qal-Juss-3fs | Suff
This word means to swallow or destroy something completely. It can be used to describe something being eaten up or destroyed, like in a natural disaster or a strong storm. The Bible uses it to convey total destruction.
Definition: 1) to swallow down, swallow up, engulf, eat up 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to swallow down 1a2) to swallow up, engulf 1b) (Niphal) to be swallowed up 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to swallow 1c2) to swallow up, engulf 1c3) squandering (fig.) 1d) (Pual) to be swallowed up 1e) (Hithpael) to be ended
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: cover, destroy, devour, eat up, be at end, spend up, swallow down (up). See also: Genesis 41:7; Psalms 106:17; Psalms 21:10.
מְצוּלָ֑ה
mᵉtsôwlâh
H4688
"depth"
N-fs
This word refers to a deep place, like the bottom of a sea or a low area. It's used to describe the depth of water or a deep location in the Bible. The deep sea is a mysterious place.
Definition: depth, the deep, the deep sea
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: bottom, deep, depth. See also: Exodus 15:5; Psalms 69:16; Psalms 68:23.
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Conj | Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תֶּאְטַר
ʼâṭar
H332
"to shut"
V-Qal-Juss-3fs
This Hebrew word means to shut or close something, like a door or a mouth, and it's used in the Bible to describe silence or secrecy, as in the book of Esther.
Definition: 1) (Qal) shut 1a) to shut up, close, bind 1b) close one's mouth
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: shut. See also: Psalms 69:16.
עָלַ֖/י
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בְּאֵ֣ר
bᵉʼêr
H875
"well"
N-fs
A well or pit, like a water source, is what this word refers to. It can also mean a spring, and is often translated as a well or pit in the Bible.
Definition: well, pit, spring
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: pit, well. See also: Genesis 14:10; Genesis 29:3; Psalms 55:24.
פִּֽי/הָ
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:16
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:16
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:16
- Sermons on Psalms 69:16
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
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.
17Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! 18Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Psalms 25:16 | Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted. |
| 3 | Psalms 63:3 | Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You. |
| 4 | Psalms 26:11 | But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me. |
| 5 | Micah 7:19 | He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. |
| 6 | Psalms 69:13 | But 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. |
| 7 | Psalms 51:1 | Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. |
| 8 | Psalms 106:45 | And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. |
| 9 | Psalms 86:15–16 | But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness. Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant. |
| 10 | Isaiah 63:7 | I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us— the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion. |
Psalms 69:16 Summary
[This verse is a heartfelt prayer to God, asking Him to answer and turn to the psalmist in his time of need, because God's love is good and His compassion is great. The psalmist is trusting in God's loyal love, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, and seeking His help. We can do the same, knowing that God is near to the brokenhearted, as stated in Psalm 34:18. By crying out to God in prayer, we can experience His great compassion and mercy, just like the psalmist.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the psalmist mean by 'Your loving devotion is good'?
The psalmist is referencing the Hebrew word 'chesed', which describes God's loyal, steadfast love for His people, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:17. This loving devotion is a fundamental characteristic of God's nature.
How can I experience God's great compassion in my life?
According to Psalm 69:16, we can experience God's great compassion by turning to Him in prayer and seeking His face, as the psalmist does in this verse, and by trusting in His goodness, as stated in Psalm 23:6 and Romans 8:28.
Is it okay to ask God to 'turn to me' when I'm in distress?
Yes, it's not only okay, but biblical, as seen in Psalm 69:16 and Psalm 138:8, where the psalmist cries out to God for help in times of need, demonstrating a humble dependence on God's mercy and grace.
How does this verse relate to Jesus' teachings on prayer?
This verse reflects the kind of prayer Jesus taught His disciples to pray, as seen in Matthew 6:9-13, where He instructs them to ask for God's will to be done and for His kingdom to come, demonstrating a similar trust in God's goodness and compassion.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically apply the concept of God's 'loving devotion' to my life, especially in difficult times?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust in God's goodness, even when circumstances seem overwhelming?
- In what ways can I, like the psalmist, 'turn to' God in prayer, seeking His face and mercy in times of distress?
- What are some Bible verses or stories that illustrate God's great compassion, and how can I apply these to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:16
Hear me, O Lord; for thy lovingkindness [is] good,.... His lovingkindness to him, not only as his Son, but as Mediator; and which is a love of complacency and delight, and was from eternity, and will
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:16
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 69:16
Is good, i.e. is eminently and unspeakably good; the positive degree being put for the superlative, as it is , &c. It is most ready to communicate itself to indigent and miserable creatures.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:16
Psalms 69:16 Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness [is] good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.Ver. 16. Hear me, O Lord, for thy lovingkindness is good] It is not like the winter sun, that lighteth but heateth not; it is like the summer sun, that doth both.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:16
Verse 16. Thy loving-kindness is good] The word חסד chesed signifies exuberance of kindness; and the word רחמים rachamim, which we translate tender mercies, signifies such affection as mothers bear to their young: and in God, there is רב rob, a multitude, of such tender mercies towards the children of men!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:16
16. Hear me] Answer me. for thy lovingkindness is good] So Psalms 109:21. turn unto me &c.] According to the abundance of thy compassions turn thee unto me. Cp. Psalms 51:1 note; Lamentations 3:32. ‘Turning’ or ‘looking’ unto him (Psalms 25:16; Psalms 119:132) is the opposite of that ‘hiding of God’s face’ which he deprecates in the next verse.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:16
Hear me, O L RD, for thy lovingkindness is good - Thy mercy - thy favor - is good; that is, it is ample, abundant, great: it delights in deeds of mercy; in acts of benevolence.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:16
16. Good—To be understood in the sense of perfect adaptation to satisfy the soul’s want, and all wants of the creature. Psalms 63:3
Sermons on Psalms 69:16
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The Lonely Human by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer explores the paradox of human nature, where individuals may exhibit pride and arrogance while simultaneously experiencing profound loneliness and despair. He emphasizes |
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God's Chosen People Have Forgotten Him by Bob Jones III | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering and acknowledging God in our lives. He warns against becoming complacent and forgetting the source of our bless |
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The Echo and the Insufficiency of Hell by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker explores the theme of the echo and insufficiency of hell. He explains that hell is an echo of the glory of God's infinite worth and Christ's infinite su |
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Their Ground Is the Excellent Nature of Divine Things, Not Self-Interest by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the primary foundation of gracious affections, emphasizing that true love for God and divine things stems from recognizing their transcendently exce |
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Seven Scriptures to Improve Worship by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman preaches on the importance of genuine worship, emphasizing the need for humility, full surrender, emotional engagement, and holiness in our approach to God. He highli |
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The Scholar's Knowledge by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the distinction between theoretical knowledge and experiential knowledge of God, arguing that mere intellectual understanding, like that of scholars, is in |
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David Relying Upon the Lord's Lovingkindness by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on David's reliance on the Lord's lovingkindness, which is better than life itself. Lovingkindness, akin to grace, encompasses God's zealous, loyal, and merci |