Psalms 69:6

Psalms 69:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

May those who hope in You not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of Hosts; may those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel.

King James Version KJV

Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.

American Standard Version ASV

Let not them that wait for thee be put to shame through me, O Lord Jehovah of hosts: Let not those that seek thee be brought to dishonor through me, O God of Israel.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Let not those who have hope in you be put to shame because of me, O Lord God of armies: let not those who are waiting for you be made low because of me, O God of Israel.

Free Bible Version FBV

Don't let those who trust you be ashamed because of me, Lord God Almighty. Don't let those who follow you be disgraced because of me, God of Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Let not them that trust in thee, O Lord God of hostes, be ashamed for me: let not those that seeke thee, be confounded through mee, O God of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Let not those waiting on Thee be ashamed because of me, O Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Let not those seeking Thee Blush because of me, O God of Israel.

World English Bible WEB

Don’t let those who wait for you be shamed through me, Lord GOD of Armies. Don’t let those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me, God of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Let not them that wait on thee, O LORD God of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

But I am needy and poor; O God, help me. Thou art my helper and my deliverer: O Lord, make no delay.

Translation for Translators T4T

O Yahweh God, you who are the commander of the armies of heaven, do not allow the wrong things that I have done to cause those who trust in you to be disappointed/disillusioned. O God, you whom we Israeli people worship, do not allow me to cause your people to be humiliated.

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Psalms 69:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים אַתָּ֣ה יָ֭דַעְתָּ לְ/אִוַּלְתִּ֑/י וְ֝/אַשְׁמוֹתַ֗/י מִמְּ/ךָ֥ לֹא נִכְחָֽדוּ

אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp

אַתָּ֣ה ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

יָ֭דַעְתָּ yâdaʻ H3045 to know V-Qal-Perf-2ms

לְ/אִוַּלְתִּ֑/י ʼivveleth H200 folly Prep | N-fs | Suff

וְ֝/אַשְׁמוֹתַ֗/י ʼashmâh H819 guiltiness Conj | N-fp | Suff

מִמְּ/ךָ֥ min H4480 from Prep | Suff

לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part

נִכְחָֽדוּ kâchad H3582 to hide V-Niphal-Perf-3cp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:6

אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים 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.

אַתָּ֣ה ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

יָ֭דַעְתָּ yâdaʻ H3045 "to know" V-Qal-Perf-2ms

The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)

Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.

לְ/אִוַּלְתִּ֑/י ʼivveleth H200 "folly" Prep | N-fs | Suff

This Hebrew word means foolishness or silliness, describing someone's ridiculous behavior. It is used to convey a sense of absurdity or nonsense, as seen in the KJV translations of folly and foolishness.

Definition: foolishness, folly

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: folly, foolishly(-ness). See also: Psalms 38:6; Proverbs 15:14; Psalms 69:6.

וְ֝/אַשְׁמוֹתַ֗/י ʼashmâh H819 "guiltiness" Conj | N-fp | Suff

Ashmah refers to guilt or sin, often requiring a guilt-offering to make things right with God. It involves doing wrong, committing a trespass, or becoming guilty, and is mentioned in various Bible passages.

Definition: 1) guiltiness, guilt, offense, sin, wrong-doing 1a) doing wrong, committing a trespass or offense 1b) becoming guilty, guilt 1c) bringing a guilt-offering

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: offend, sin, (cause of) trespass(-ing, offering). See also: Leviticus 4:3; 2 Chronicles 33:23; Psalms 69:6.

מִמְּ/ךָ֥ min H4480 "from" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.

Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)

Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.

לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

נִכְחָֽדוּ kâchad H3582 "to hide" V-Niphal-Perf-3cp

Kachad means to hide or conceal, and can also mean to destroy or cut off. It is used to describe being hidden or effaced.

Definition: 1) to hide, conceal, cut off, cut down, make desolate, kick 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be hidden 1a2) to be effaced, be destroyed, be cut off 1b) (Piel) to cover, hide 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to hide 1c2) to efface, annihilate

Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. See also: Genesis 47:18; Job 22:20; Psalms 40:11.

Study Notes — Psalms 69:6

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Context
Cross References
Psalms 69:6 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:6
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:6
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:6
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:6
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:6
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:6
Sermons on Psalms 69:6

Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck

4Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me— my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. 5You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You.

6May those who hope in You not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of Hosts; may those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel.

7For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face. 8I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 25:3	Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who are faithless without cause will be disgraced.
2	Psalms 35:26	May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach.
3	Luke 24:19–21	“What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people. Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him. But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.
4	Psalms 72:18	Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
5	Psalms 7:7	Let the assembled peoples gather around You; take Your seat over them on high.
6	Isaiah 49:23	Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”
7	2 Samuel 23:3	The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,
8	Acts 4:7	They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?”
9	Acts 13:17	The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land.
10	Acts 13:23	From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.

Psalms 69:6 Summary

[This verse is a prayer from the psalmist, asking God that his life would not cause others to be ashamed of their faith in Him. He wants to make sure that his actions and behavior do not hinder others from trusting in God, as we see in Proverbs 10:9 that the man of integrity walks securely. The psalmist is aware that he is not perfect and that his mistakes could reflect poorly on God, so he asks for God's help in living a life that honors Him. By living a life that honors God, we can show others what it means to trust in Him, and encourage them to do the same, as seen in Matthew 5:16.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'hope in' God?

To hope in God means to trust in Him and His promises, as seen in Psalms 130:5, which says that God's word is where we put our hope. This verse, Psalms 69:6, shows the importance of not bringing shame to those who have placed their hope in God through our actions or behavior.

Why does the psalmist ask that those who seek God not be dishonored through him?

The psalmist is aware of his own weaknesses and the potential for his actions to reflect poorly on God, as mentioned in Psalms 69:5 where he acknowledges his guilt before God. He desires that his life would not hinder others from seeking God, but rather encourage them.

How does this verse relate to being a witness for Christ?

This verse highlights the importance of living a life that honors God, so that our witness for Him is not compromised. As it is written in Matthew 5:16, our good works should glorify our Father in heaven, and not bring shame to His name.

What can we learn from the psalmist's concern for how his actions affect others' perception of God?

The psalmist's concern shows that he understands his role as a representative of God, and this should encourage us to be mindful of how our actions impact others' view of God, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:20 where we are called ambassadors for Christ.

Reflection Questions

In what ways can my life bring honor or shame to God, and how can I ensure that I am living in a way that brings glory to His name?
What are some areas where I may be causing others to stumble or be ashamed of their faith in God, and how can I make amends or change my behavior?
How can I, like the psalmist, cultivate a deep awareness of my actions and their potential impact on others' perception of God?
What does it mean for me to 'seek' God, and how can I prioritize this pursuit in my daily life, as encouraged in Hebrews 11:6?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:6

Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed for my sake,.... Of their expectation of redemption and salvation by the Messiah, they have been waiting upon the Lord for; when they

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:6

O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:6

Them that wait on thee, i.e. thy godly people, who rely upon thy promises which thou hast made to all thine in general, and to me in a special manner, wherein they also are concerned. Ashamed, i.e. frustrated of their just hopes; which will make them ashamed, either to look upon God, or to look upon their enemies, when they shall reproach them for their confidence in God. For my sake; either, 1. For the sake of my sins last mentioned; let not all good men suffer for my sins. Or, 2. Because of my sad disappointments. For if they see me rejected and forsaken of God, whom they have esteemed a great example of faith, and prayer, and all virtue and piety, they will be exceedingly discouraged by this example; which will tend much to thy dishonour and disservice.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:6

Psalms 69:6 Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel. Ver. 6. Let not them … be ashamed for my sake] Give me not up to passions of dishonour, to opprobrious practices, whereby religion might be reproached, or good people reviled and abused, much less staggered and set at a stand by my sufferings.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:6

(6) Let not them.—We again meet the feeling so common in the Psalms (see especially Psalms 44:17-22), that the sufferings of any member of Israel must bring dishonour on the name of Jehovah and on His religion. Here, however, it seems to touch a higher chord of feeling and to approach the true Churchmanship—the esprit de corps of the Kingdom of Heaven—which attaches a greater heinousness to the sin because it may harm the brethren. Not only would Jehovah be dishonoured in the sight of the heathen if He seemed to be disregarding His part of the covenant, but for an Israelite to have violated his part brought shame on all Israel.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:6

Verse 6. Be ashamed for my sake] The sins of the Jews were a great stumbling-block in the way of the conversion of the Gentiles. They had been the peculiar people of the Lord. "How," say the Gentiles, "can a pure and holy Being love such people?" They were now punished for their crimes. "How," say the Gentiles, "can God deal so hardly with those whom he professes to love?" The pious among the captives felt keenly, because this reproach seemed to fall upon their gracious and merciful God.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:6

6. Let not those that wait on thee be ashamed through me, O Lord, Jehovah of hosts: Let not those that seek thee be brought to dishonour through me, O God of Israel. Cp. Psalms 25:3; Psalms 38:15-16. The divine titles are significant. They appeal to God’s sovereignty and to His relation to His people. Surely, since He has the power to prevent it, He cannot leave the true Israel to be the scorn of its foes, as will happen through me, or, in my case, if I am left to perish unregarded.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:6

Let not them that wait on thee - Those who worship thee; those who are thy true friends. True piety is often, in the Scriptures, represented as waiting on the Lord. See Psalms 25:3, Psalms 25:5; Psalms 37:9; Isaiah 40:31.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:6

6. Ashamed for my sake—Literally, ashamed in me. The form of speech is exactly similar to “offended in me.” Matthew 11:6.

Sermons on Psalms 69:6

	Sermon	Description
	The Higher They Are Raised, the More Is a Longing of Soul After Spiritual Attainments Increased. by Jonathan Edwards	Jonathan Edwards preaches about the distinguishing difference between gracious affections and false affections, emphasizing that true saints, as they grow in love for God and hatre
	What It Means to Wait Upon the Lord by Al Whittinghill	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of becoming mighty in spirit and building a fortification in our hearts and lives against worldly pressures. The speaker emphas
	Revelation in the Christian Life by Paris Reidhead	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that simply hearing and memorizing scripture is not enough. He compares it to a funnel that only allows the gas to pass through but does not
	Christ as Our Prophet by Roger Ellsworth	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the Word of God. He shares a personal testimony of how he came to experience salvation through the preaching of
	When Jesus Draws Near by Doc Greenway	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of his father taking him for a walk on a dark night and teaching him to hold on to his hand. The speaker reflects on the importa
	Exhortation to Confess Christ by Silence as Well as Speech by Ignatius of Antioch	Ignatius of Antioch emphasizes the importance of actions aligning with words in the Christian faith, stating that it is better to be silent and be a true Christian than to speak wi
	The Fulfillment of the Promise. by William Arthur	William Arthur preaches about the significant events leading up to the day of Pentecost, drawing parallels between the Old Testament and the New Testament dispensations. He emphasi