Psalms 69:7
Psalms 69:7 in Multiple Translations
For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face.
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; Shame hath covered my face.
I have been wounded with sharp words because of you; my face has been covered with shame.
For your sake I put up with the insults; my face shows my embarrassment.
For thy sake haue I suffred reproofe: shame hath couered my face.
For because of Thee I have borne reproach, Shame hath covered my face.
Because for your sake, I have borne reproach. Shame has covered my face.
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.
People have insulted/ridiculed me because I am devoted to you. They have thoroughly humiliated [IDM] me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:7
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Psalms 69:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אַל
יֵ֘בֹ֤שׁוּ
בִ֨/י
קֹוֶי/ךָ֮
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
יְהוִ֗ה
צְבָ֫א֥וֹת
אַל
יִכָּ֣לְמוּ
בִ֣/י
מְבַקְשֶׁ֑י/ךָ
אֱ֝לֹהֵ֗י
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
יֵ֘בֹ֤שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
V-Qal-Juss-3mp
בִ֨/י
Prep | Suff
קֹוֶי/ךָ֮
qâvâh
H6960
to await
V-Qal | Suff
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִ֗ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
צְבָ֫א֥וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
יִכָּ֣לְמוּ
kâlam
H3637
be humiliated
V-Niphal-Juss-3mp
בִ֣/י
Prep | Suff
מְבַקְשֶׁ֑י/ךָ
bâqash
H1245
to seek
V-Piel | Suff
אֱ֝לֹהֵ֗י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:7
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.
יֵ֘בֹ֤שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
V-Qal-Juss-3mp
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
בִ֨/י
""
Prep | Suff
קֹוֶי/ךָ֮
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִ֗ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
צְבָ֫א֥וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
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.
יִכָּ֣לְמוּ
kâlam
H3637
"be humiliated"
V-Niphal-Juss-3mp
To be humiliated means to be insulted or shamed, as seen in the Bible's use of this word to describe people's reactions to their mistakes. It is about feeling ashamed or reproached.
Definition: 1) to insult, shame, humiliate, blush, be ashamed, be put to shame, be reproached, be put to confusion, be humiliated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be humiliated, be ashamed 1a2) to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to put to shame, insult, humiliate, cause shame to 1b2) to exhibit shame 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be insulted, be humiliated 1c2) to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: be (make) ashamed, blush, be confounded, be put to confusion, hurt, reproach, (do, put to) shame. See also: Numbers 12:14; Proverbs 25:8; Psalms 35:4.
בִ֣/י
""
Prep | Suff
מְבַקְשֶׁ֑י/ךָ
bâqash
H1245
"to seek"
V-Piel | Suff
This Hebrew verb means to seek or search for something. In Psalm 105:4, it's used to encourage seeking God's face. It's also used in 1 Samuel 28:8 where Saul seeks a medium.
Definition: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). See also: Genesis 31:39; Esther 7:7; Psalms 4:3.
אֱ֝לֹהֵ֗י
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.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
- Sermons on Psalms 69:7
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
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, 9because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 44:22 | Yet for Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 15:15 | You understand, O LORD; remember me and attend to me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, do not take me away. Know that I endure reproach for Your honor. |
| 3 | Isaiah 50:6 | I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. |
| 4 | Luke 23:11 | And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Matthew 26:67–68 | Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?” |
| 7 | John 15:21–24 | But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me. If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well. If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father. |
| 8 | Psalms 44:15 | All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face, |
| 9 | Matthew 27:29–30 | And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. |
| 10 | Luke 23:35–37 | The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” |
Psalms 69:7 Summary
This verse means that the Psalmist has faced ridicule and shame because of his faith in God, but he is not letting that shame define him. Instead, he is enduring it for God's sake, just like Jesus endured shame for our sake, as seen in Hebrews 12:2. We can learn from the Psalmist's example to stand up for our faith, even when it's hard, and to trust that God will give us the strength to endure any shame or persecution we may face, as promised in Isaiah 41:10. By remembering that we are not alone in our struggles, we can find the courage to keep following God, no matter what.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to endure scorn for God's sake?
Enduring scorn for God's sake means facing ridicule, shame, or persecution because of one's faith in and commitment to God, as seen in Psalms 69:7 and also in Matthew 5:11, where Jesus teaches that believers will be blessed when they are persecuted for His sake.
Why would someone experience shame for following God?
Someone may experience shame for following God because the world does not understand or accept God's ways, as stated in John 15:18-19, where Jesus says that the world will hate His followers because it hated Him first.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives as Christians?
As Christians, we can apply this verse by remembering that we may face ridicule or persecution for our faith, but we should not be ashamed, just as the Apostle Paul says in Romans 1:16, that he is not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
What is the relationship between shame and faith in this verse?
In this verse, shame is a result of standing up for one's faith in God, but it does not define one's identity; instead, faith in God gives the believer the strength to endure shame, as seen in Hebrews 11:26, where Moses chose to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced scorn or shame for your faith in God, and how did you respond to it?
- What are some ways that you can prepare yourself to face ridicule or persecution for your faith, and what Bible verses can you use to encourage yourself?
- In what ways can you identify with the Psalmist's feelings of shame and scorn, and how can you apply the lessons from this verse to your own life?
- How can remembering that you are not alone in your experiences of shame and scorn, but that many other believers have faced similar challenges, help you to persevere in your faith?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:7
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach,.... Being reckoned a sinner, called a deceiver, said to be a Samaritan, and to have a devil; with many other reproaches, which he bore patiently for the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:7
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
For thy sake; for my trust in thy promise, and obedience to thy commands, and zeal for thy glory, and against all wickedness; all which they turn into matter of derision and reproach. My face; in which man’ s majesty and glory is most evident, which I am in a manner ashamed to show amongst men.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
Psalms 69:7 Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.Ver. 7. Because for thy sake I have borne reproach] Whatever mine enemies pretend, they strike at thee, Lord, through my sides; and for thy sake alone it is that I am so bespattled, that I am even ashamed to look any one in the face. The most innocent may, upon the fulness of an aspersion, be put out of countenance.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
(7) Because.—Better, for.For thy sake.—It is plain from Psalms 69:9 that these words can only mean that the reproach under which the psalmist (or the community of which he was the spokesman) laboured was borne in the cause of religion. (Comp. Jeremiah 15:15.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
Verse 7. For thy sake I have borne reproach] The Gentiles have said, "Why such an obstinate attachment to the worship of a Being who treats you so rigorously, and who interests not himself in your comfort and deliverance?" And in these cuttting reproaches some of the ungodly Jews took a part: "I am an alien to my mother's children."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:7
7–12. Such discouragement must be the inevitable consequence if he is abandoned, for it is for God’s sake that he is persecuted and defamed. Comp. the plea of the nation in Psalms 44:14 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:7
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach - In thy cause; in defense of thy truth; because I have professed to be a friend of God.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:7
7. Because for thy sake—The true point of the temptation to weak faith, deprecated Psalms 69:6, is here fully brought out. My sufferings are not for my faults, as between me and my enemies, but for thy sake. Romans 15:3.
Sermons on Psalms 69:7
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Dallas Area Conference 1993-08 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the awe-inspiring nature of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospels. Despite the quiet and understated manner in which the story of the Savior is |
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K-067d the Holocaust 4 of 4 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a community who ignored the warning of a Jewish man who had escaped from a concentration camp. The man tried to warn them about the |
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Homily 28 on Romans by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on Romans 15:8, emphasizing how Jesus Christ, as a Minister of the circumcision, fulfilled the promises made to the fathers, showing His concern for both J |
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The Fourth Degree of Humility by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia preaches about the fourth degree of humility, emphasizing the importance of holding fast to patience with a silent mind in obedience, even in the face of dif |
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Desperation Revelation Resignation by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares anecdotes from his childhood, including a story about being chased by monkeys and baboons. He then transitions to discussing the impact of John W |
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Kashrut and Famine by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a vision where a tablecloth comes down from the sky containing various animals and a voice instructs Peter to kill and eat them. T |
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The Holy of Holies (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the hardships and sufferings that the apostle Paul endured in his ministry. He mentions Paul being lashed, hung on a piece of wood, and expe |