Psalms 69:19
Psalms 69:19 in Multiple Translations
You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.
Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all before thee.
Thou knowest my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor: Mine adversaries are all before thee.
You have seen my shame, how I was laughed at and made low; my haters are all before you.
You—you know my shame, my disgrace, my humiliation. You see everything my enemies are doing.
Thou hast knowen my reproofe and my shame, and my dishonour: all mine aduersaries are before thee.
Thou — Thou hast known my reproach, And my shame, and my blushing, Before Thee [are] all mine adversaries.
You know my reproach, my shame, and my dishonor. My adversaries are all before you.
Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor: my adversaries are all before thee.
You know that I am insulted and that people cause me to feel ashamed and dishonored; you know who all my enemies are.
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Psalms 69:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קָרְבָ֣/ה
אֶל
נַפְשִׁ֣/י
גְאָלָ֑/הּ
לְמַ֖עַן
אֹיְבַ֣/י
פְּדֵֽ/נִי
קָרְבָ֣/ה
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
נַפְשִׁ֣/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
גְאָלָ֑/הּ
gâʼal
H1350
to redeem
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
לְמַ֖עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
אֹיְבַ֣/י
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
פְּדֵֽ/נִי
pâdâh
H6299
to ransom
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:19
קָרְבָ֣/ה
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
נַפְשִׁ֣/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
גְאָלָ֑/הּ
gâʼal
H1350
"to redeem"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means redemption, describing the act of a kinsman buying back a relative's property or marrying their widow, as seen in the story of Boaz in Ruth.
Definition: : redeem 1) to redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer, avenge, revenge, ransom, do the part of a kinsman 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as kinsman, do the part of next of kin, act as kinsman-redeemer 1a1a) by marrying brother's widow to beget a child for him, to redeem from slavery, to redeem land, to exact vengeance 1a2) to redeem (by payment) 1a3) to redeem (with God as subject) 1a3a) individuals from death 1a3b) Israel from Egyptian bondage 1a3c) Israel from exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to redeem oneself 1b2) to be redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, [idiom] at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger. See also: Genesis 48:16; Job 3:5; Psalms 19:15.
לְמַ֖עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
אֹיְבַ֣/י
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
פְּדֵֽ/נִי
pâdâh
H6299
"to ransom"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To pay a price to set someone free, like a ransom to rescue a person. It's used in the Bible to describe God redeeming his people.
Definition: 1) to ransom, redeem, rescue, deliver 1a) (Qal) to ransom 1b) (Niphal) to be ransomed 1c) (Hiphil) to allow one to be ransomed 1d) (Hophal) redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, deliver, [idiom] by any means, ransom, (that are to be, let be) redeem(-ed), rescue, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 13:13; Job 33:28; Psalms 25:22.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:19
- Sermons on Psalms 69:19
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
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.
19You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.
20Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. 21They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 12:2 | Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. |
| 2 | Isaiah 53:3 | He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. |
| 3 | 1 Peter 2:23 | When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. |
| 4 | Psalms 38:9 | O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You. |
| 5 | John 8:49 | “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. |
| 6 | Psalms 2:2–4 | The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. |
| 7 | Psalms 69:7–9 | For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face. I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons, because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me. |
| 8 | Psalms 22:6–7 | But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: |
Psalms 69:19 Summary
[This verse means that God knows everything that is happening to us, including the hard times and the people who are against us. He sees our pain and our struggles, and He is able to help us, just like He helped the psalmist. We can trust that God is with us and will never leave us, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Matthew 28:20. By knowing that God knows our situation, we can find comfort and peace in His presence, just as the psalmist did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to know our reproach, shame, and disgrace?
This means that God is fully aware of the difficulties and hardships we face, just as He was aware of the psalmist's situation, and He is able to provide comfort and deliverance, as seen in Psalms 34:17-18 and Deuteronomy 31:6.
Who are the adversaries mentioned in this verse?
The adversaries refer to those who oppose and persecute the psalmist, and by extension, those who oppose and persecute God's people, as seen in Psalms 38:19-20 and Isaiah 54:17.
How can we be sure that God knows our situation and is aware of our enemies?
We can be sure that God knows our situation because He is all-knowing and omnipresent, as stated in Psalms 139:1-6 and Jeremiah 23:24, and He has promised to never leave or forsake us, as seen in Hebrews 13:5-6.
What is the significance of the psalmist's statement that all his adversaries are before God?
This statement signifies that God is fully aware of the psalmist's enemies and their actions, and He will ultimately judge and deal with them, as seen in Romans 12:19 and Revelation 20:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- How do you feel when you are facing reproach, shame, and disgrace, and what do you do to cope with these emotions?
- In what ways can you trust that God knows your situation and is aware of your enemies, and how can you apply this truth to your life?
- What are some ways that you can draw near to God and seek His redemption and ransom, as the psalmist did in Psalms 69:18?
- How can you remember that God is your comforter and sympathizer, even when it feels like no one else is, as seen in Psalms 69:20 and Isaiah 66:13?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:19
Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour,.... A heap of words to express the greatness of the contempt that was cast upon him, and the injury that was done to his person and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:19
Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all before thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:19
Thou hast known my reproach, & c.; thou seest how much of it I suffer, and that for thy sake; as he said, . Are all before thee; thou knowest them thoroughly, and all their injurious and wicked devices and implacable malice against me, and all their impiety and contempt of thee; for which they deserve to be utterly and speedily destroyed.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:19
Psalms 69:19 Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries [are] all before thee.Ver. 19. Thou hast known my reproach] That is enough for David, that God taketh cognizance of the injuries and indignities cast upon him; for he will surely right him.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:19
Verse 19. Thou hast known my reproach] This is one of the most forcible appeals to mercy and compassion that was ever made. The language of these two verses is inimitable; and the sentiment cannot be mended. I can devise no comment that would not lessen their effect.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:19
19–21. Once more he lays before God the severity of his sufferings, and the inhumanity of his enemies.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:19
Thou hast known my reproach - The reproach that has come upon me; the shame and contempt which I am called to endure.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:19
19. Thou hast known—He returns to a review of his miserable state, and of the conduct of his enemies, and comforts himself in the thought that all is “known” to God, and this appeal to the
Sermons on Psalms 69:19
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Effectual Fervent Prayer by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing their reliance on God's strength and their desire to be a channel for His living water. They then pray for various individuals, inc |
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Ten Shekels and a Shirt (High Quality) by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Micah in Judges Chapter 17. He discusses two groups of people: the liberals who embrace humanism and the believers who serve the |
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Hell No Exits by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Revelation and highlights three aspects of it: Majesty, mystery, and misery. He encourages the audience to seek inspiration from |
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And They Crucified Him by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the need for Christians to embrace the suffering and humility exemplified by the early church in the book of Acts. It challenges believers to confront the av |
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Chasing the Dragon 1 of 2 by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jesus and a rich young man as described in Mark chapter 10. The young man approaches Jesus and asks what he must do to |
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"Hebrews" Monday - Part 1 (Keswick Convention 2003) by Charles Price | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the use of drama and personal experiences in conveying God's message. He then introduces the letter to the Hebrews and emphasizes t |
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The Man Who Kept on Running by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of living a life of faith and surrendering to God. He uses examples from the Bible, such as Isaac and Jacob, to show that even |