Psalms 69:20
Psalms 69:20 in Multiple Translations
Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.
Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.
Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: And I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; And for comforters, but I found none.
My heart is broken by bitter words, I am full of grief; I made a search for some to have pity on me, but there was no one; I had no comforter.
Insults have broken my heart—I am so sick there is no cure. I looked for some sympathy, but there was no one! Nobody showed me any compassion.
Rebuke hath broken mine heart, and I am full of heauinesse, and I looked for some to haue pitie on me, but there was none: and for comforters, but I found none.
Reproach hath broken my heart, and I am sick, And I look for a bemoaner, and there is none, And for comforters, and I have found none.
Reproach has broken my heart, and I am full of heaviness. I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; for comforters, but I found none.
Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.
Their insults have deeply offended me, and I ◄feel helpless/am in despair►. I searched for someone who would pity me, but there was no one. I wanted someone to encourage/comfort me, but there were none.
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Psalms 69:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַתָּ֤ה
יָדַ֗עְתָּ
חֶרְפָּתִ֣/י
וּ֭/בָשְׁתִּ/י
וּ/כְלִמָּתִ֑/י
נֶ֝גְדְּ/ךָ֗
כָּל
צוֹרְרָֽ/י
אַתָּ֤ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
יָדַ֗עְתָּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
חֶרְפָּתִ֣/י
cherpâh
H2781
reproach
N-fs | Suff
וּ֭/בָשְׁתִּ/י
bôsheth
H1322
shame
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וּ/כְלִמָּתִ֑/י
kᵉlimmâh
H3639
shame
Conj | N-fs | Suff
נֶ֝גְדְּ/ךָ֗
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
צוֹרְרָֽ/י
tsârar
H6887
to confine
V-Qal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:20
אַתָּ֤ה
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.
יָדַ֗עְתָּ
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.
חֶרְפָּתִ֣/י
cherpâh
H2781
"reproach"
N-fs | Suff
Cherpah means reproach or shame, often used to describe scorn or disgrace. In the Bible, it is used to express strong feelings of shame or humiliation.
Definition: 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. See also: Genesis 30:23; Isaiah 25:8; Psalms 15:3.
וּ֭/בָשְׁתִּ/י
bôsheth
H1322
"shame"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for shame describes a feeling of embarrassment or guilt, and can also refer to something that causes shame. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of shame or embarrassment, as in Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) shame 1a) shame 1b) shameful thing
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: ashamed, confusion, [phrase] greatly, (put to) shame(-ful thing). See also: 1 Samuel 20:30; Isaiah 54:4; Psalms 35:26.
וּ/כְלִמָּתִ֑/י
kᵉlimmâh
H3639
"shame"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This word means shame or disgrace, often referring to feelings of reproach or insult. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) disgrace, reproach, shame, confusion, dishonour, insult, ignominy 1a) insult, reproach 1b) reproach, ignominy
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame. See also: Job 20:3; Jeremiah 20:11; Psalms 4:3.
נֶ֝גְדְּ/ךָ֗
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Suff
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
צוֹרְרָֽ/י
tsârar
H6887
"to confine"
V-Qal | Suff
To rival means to oppose or afflict someone. In the Bible, this word is used to describe the struggles of the Israelites, such as when they were oppressed by their enemies or faced internal conflicts and afflictions.
Definition: to confine, besiege Another spelling of tsur (צוּר "to confine" H6696A)
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex. See also: Exodus 12:34; Psalms 8:3; Psalms 6:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:20
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- Psalms 69:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:20
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:20
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:20
- Sermons on Psalms 69:20
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
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. 22May their table become a snare; may it be a retribution and a trap.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 63:5 | I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. |
| 2 | Psalms 142:4 | Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul. |
| 3 | Mark 14:50 | Then everyone deserted Him and fled. |
| 4 | Job 16:2 | “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all. |
| 5 | 2 Timothy 4:16–17 | At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. |
| 6 | Matthew 26:56 | But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled. |
| 7 | John 12:27 | Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. |
| 8 | Psalms 42:6 | O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon— even from Mount Mizar. |
| 9 | Psalms 42:10 | Like the crushing of my bones, my enemies taunt me, while they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” |
| 10 | Psalms 123:4 | We have endured much scorn from the arrogant, much contempt from the proud. |
Psalms 69:20 Summary
[This verse is talking about how the psalmist was really hurt by mean things people said to him, and he felt all alone and didn't have anyone to turn to for comfort. He was looking for someone to be kind to him and make him feel better, but he couldn't find anyone. This is similar to how Jesus felt when he was on the cross and people were mocking him, as seen in Matthew 27:39-44. We can learn from the psalmist's experience that even when we're feeling hurt and alone, we can always turn to God for comfort and solace, as mentioned in Psalms 34:18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of insults is the psalmist referring to in Psalms 69:20?
The psalmist is likely referring to verbal insults and mockery from his enemies, as seen in Psalms 69:19, where he mentions his reproach, shame, and disgrace before God and his adversaries.
Why did the psalmist look for sympathy and comforters?
The psalmist looked for sympathy and comforters because he was deeply hurt and in despair, as seen in Psalms 69:20, and was seeking emotional support and solace, much like David did in Psalms 38:9 when he poured out his complaint before God.
How does this verse relate to Jesus Christ?
This verse is often seen as a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, who was also insulted and rejected by his enemies, as seen in Isaiah 53:3 and Matthew 27:39-44, and who similarly looked for comfort but found none, as mentioned in Matthew 26:38 and Mark 14:34.
What can we learn from the psalmist's experience of being insulted and rejected?
We can learn that even in the midst of suffering and rejection, we can turn to God for comfort and solace, as seen in Psalms 34:18 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, and that He is our ultimate comforter and redeemer, as mentioned in Psalms 69:18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that insults and rejection can affect our emotional and spiritual well-being, and how can we respond to them in a way that honors God?
- How can we, like the psalmist, look to God as our ultimate comforter and redeemer when we are facing difficult circumstances?
- In what ways can we offer sympathy and comfort to others who are hurting and in despair, as the psalmist was in Psalms 69:20?
- What does this verse reveal about the human need for emotional support and connection, and how can we meet that need in a way that points people to God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:20
Reproach hath broken my heart,.... This was his case when his soul was exceeding sorrowful unto death, and his heart like wax melted in the midst of his bows is, Matthew 26:38; and I am full of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:20
Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all before thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:20
Hath broken my heart: for reproach is most grievous to the most generous and noble souls; and besides, this was the highest degree and the worst kind of reproach, being cast upon him for God’ s sake, and upon God also for his sake. None, i.e. few or none, as that word is frequently used, both in sacred and profane writers. For whether you understand it of David, or of Christ, there were some who pitied both of them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:20
Psalms 69:20 Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked [for some] to take pity, but [there was] none; and for comforters, but I found none.Ver. 20. Reproach hath broken mine heart, &c.] He knew his own innocence, and yet it much grieved him to be so defamed; for he knew that a good man should be as much as might be not only without fault, but without suspicion of a fault, as Augustus Caesar was wont to say of his house. Howsoever, it is happy that a true Christian hath always his cordial by him, 2 Corinthians 1:12. Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience. And I looked for some to take pity] Heb. to lament with me, or to shake the head over me as mourners use to do, to run to my comfort, and to condole with me. David’ s friends failed him in this office also. But that was not all.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:20
(20) I am full of heaviness.—Rather, I am sick. The word here used (with its cognates), as well as that rendered pity in the next clause, are favourite words with Jeremiah, as also are the figures of the next verse. (See Jeremiah 8:14; Jeremiah 9:15; Jeremiah 23:15.)
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:20
20. hath broken my heart] Cp. Jeremiah 23:9. I am full of heaviness] Or, as R.V. marg., sore sick. A cognate word is frequently used in Jer., e.g. Jeremiah 15:18, A.V. incurable. and I looked &c.] Or, and I waited for some to sympathise, but there was no one.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:20
Reproach hath broken my heart - The reproaches, the calumnies, the aspersions, the slanders of others, have crushed me. I am not able to bear up under them; I fail under the burden.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:20
20. To take pity—To bemoan me, or lament with me. The passage is elliptical, but the idea is clearly that he expected sympathy—some one to sorrow with him—and found none.
Sermons on Psalms 69:20
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Complete Salvation and How to Recieve It - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince delves into the all-encompassing benefits of salvation through Jesus Christ, highlighting various aspects of the exchange that took place on the cross. |
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The God of Glory - No Threat to His Children by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and seeking His self-revelation through prayer and studying the Bible. He quotes John Piper, who states th |
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The Third Word by W.R. Inge | W.R. Inge delivers a powerful sermon reflecting on the profound suffering of Jesus on the Cross and the excruciating anguish experienced by His mother, Mary. Inge explores how Mary |
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Philippians 2:12-16 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of working out one's salvation with fear and trembling, emphasizing the need for personal responsibility and diligence in following Go |
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Carry His Burden by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a burden for the world that is without God. He encourages the audience to bear the burden and care for others, belie |
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10 Vital Evidences of Salvation by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of not being ashamed of the gospel of Christ, highlighting the power of God unto salvation for all who believe. It discusses the unleashing of |
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By Love Serve by Bill McLeod | This sermon emphasizes the importance of serving one another in love, drawing from Galatians 5:13. It highlights the need to show genuine care, exhort, comfort, and support fellow |