Psalms 69:26
Psalms 69:26 in Multiple Translations
For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; And they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded.
Because they are cruel to him against whom your hand is turned; they make bitter the grief of him who is wounded by you.
For they persecute those you have punished, and make it even more painful for those you have disciplined.
For they persecute him, whome thou hast smitten: and they adde vnto the sorrowe of them, whome thou hast wounded.
For they have pursued him Thou hast smitten, And recount of the pain of Thy pierced ones.
For they persecute him whom you have wounded. They tell of the sorrow of those whom you have hurt.
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
Do this because they persecute those whom you have punished, ◄they talk about the sins of/they want to hurt even more► those whom you have wounded.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:26
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Psalms 69:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תְּהִי
טִֽירָתָ֥/ם
נְשַׁמָּ֑ה
בְּ֝/אָהֳלֵי/הֶ֗ם
אַל
יְהִ֥י
יֹשֵֽׁב
תְּהִי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
טִֽירָתָ֥/ם
ṭîyrâh
H2918
encampment
N-fs | Suff
נְשַׁמָּ֑ה
shâmêm
H8074
be desolate
V-Niphal
בְּ֝/אָהֳלֵי/הֶ֗ם
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-mp | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
יֹשֵֽׁב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:26
תְּהִי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
טִֽירָתָ֥/ם
ṭîyrâh
H2918
"encampment"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an encampment, a fortress, or a small village, often surrounded by a wall for protection. It can also mean a row of stones or a palace. In the Bible, it is used to describe the dwelling places of kings and nobles.
Definition: 1) encampment, battlement 1a) encampment, tent camp 1b) walled dwelling places, battlement (metaph.) 1c) row (of stones)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: (goodly) castle, habitation, palace, row. See also: Genesis 25:16; Psalms 69:26; Ezekiel 46:23.
נְשַׁמָּ֑ה
shâmêm
H8074
"be desolate"
V-Niphal
The word 'shamem' means to be desolate or devastated, like a place left empty and destroyed, often used to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/deserted 1) to be desolate, be appalled, stun, stupefy 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be desolated, be deflowered, be deserted, be appalled 1a2) to be appalled, be awestruck 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be desolated, be made desolate 1b2) to be appalled 1c) (Polel) 1c1) to be stunned 1c2) appalling, causing horror (participle) 1c2a) horror-causer, appaller (subst) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to devastate, ravage, make desolated 1d2) to appal, show horror 1e) (Hophal) to lay desolate, be desolated 1f) (Hithpolel) 1f1) to cause to be desolate 1f2) to be appalled, be astounded 1f3) to cause oneself desolation, cause oneself ruin
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: make amazed, be astonied, (be an) astonish(-ment), (be, bring into, unto, lay, lie, make) desolate(-ion, places), be destitute, destroy (self), (lay, lie, make) waste, wonder. See also: Leviticus 26:22; Jeremiah 50:13; Psalms 40:16.
בְּ֝/אָהֳלֵי/הֶ֗ם
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
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.
יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
יֹשֵֽׁב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:26
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- Context
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- Psalms 69:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:26
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:26
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:26
- Sermons on Psalms 69:26
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
24Pour out Your wrath upon them, and let Your burning anger overtake them.
25May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents.
26For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.
27Add iniquity to their iniquity; let them not share in Your righteousness. 28May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 53:4 | Surely He took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken by God, struck down and afflicted. |
| 2 | Zechariah 1:15 | but I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease. For I was a little angry, but they have added to the calamity. ’ |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 28:9 | But a prophet of the LORD named Oded was there, and he went out to meet the army that returned to Samaria. “Look,” he said to them, “because of His wrath against Judah, the LORD, the God of your fathers, has delivered them into your hand. But you have slaughtered them in a rage that reaches up to heaven. |
| 4 | Mark 15:27–32 | Along with Jesus, they crucified two robbers, one on His right and one on His left. And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, come down from the cross and save Yourself!” In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him. |
| 5 | Zechariah 13:7 | Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones. |
| 6 | Isaiah 53:10 | Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. |
| 7 | Job 19:21–22 | Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me. Why do you persecute me as God does? Will you never get enough of my flesh? |
| 8 | 1 Thessalonians 2:15 | who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men, |
| 9 | Psalms 109:16 | For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death. |
Psalms 69:26 Summary
This verse is saying that the wicked people are hurting those who are already suffering, and they are taking pleasure in their pain. This is not how God wants us to treat others, and we should instead show love and kindness to those who are hurting, just like Jesus did when He was on earth, as seen in Matthew 9:36 and Luke 10:25-37. We should pray for those who are suffering, and ask God to bring them comfort and healing, rather than seeking revenge or taking pleasure in their pain, as taught in Romans 12:14-21 and 1 Thessalonians 5:15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'strike' someone?
In the context of Psalms 69:26, it refers to God's judgment or discipline, as seen in Isaiah 53:4, where Jesus bore the strikes of God for our transgressions.
Why do the wicked persecute those who are already suffering?
The Bible teaches that the wicked often hate and persecute those who are suffering, as they are devoid of empathy and compassion, and instead, they rejoice in the pain of others, as seen in Proverbs 24:17-18 and Psalms 35:15-16.
Is it right for us to desire God's judgment on our enemies?
While it's natural to feel this way, we must be cautious not to let our emotions dictate our actions, and instead, we should pray for our enemies, as taught in Matthew 5:44 and Luke 6:27-28, and leave judgment to God, as He is the righteous Judge, according to Deuteronomy 32:4 and Romans 12:19.
How does this verse relate to Jesus Christ?
This verse can be seen as a prophecy of the way Jesus was treated by the Jewish leaders and the Romans, who persecuted Him even after He had been wounded and struck by God, as seen in Isaiah 53:5 and Matthew 27:26-31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have seen people persecuted or mistreated, and how can I show them love and compassion?
- How can I balance my desire for justice with my call to love and forgive my enemies?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'recounting the pain' of others, rather than showing them kindness and empathy?
- How can I pray for those who are suffering, and ask God to bring them comfort and healing?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:26
For they persecute [him] whom thou hast smitten,.... Meaning the Messiah, who was not only smitten and scourged by men, but was stricken and smitten of God; according to his determinate counsel and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:26
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:26
Smitten; which is an act of barbarous cruelty and inhuman malice. They talk; reproaching them with and insulting and triumphing in their calamities.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:26
Psalms 69:26 For they persecute [him] whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.Ver. 26. For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten] Christ was "stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted," Isaiah 53:4. Him they persecuted to the death, and abused, when he was at the greatest under, with bitter taunts and Satanical sarcasms; so the pagans and Papists dealt by the dying martyrs; and so profane persons and malicious miscreants do still by God’ s poor afflicted; falling as cursed curs upon the dog that is worried; and as when a deer is shot the rest of the herd push him out of their company: so here. Now, if it could be said of Mithridates, that he hated such as maliciously persecuted virtue forsaken of fortune; much more may we think doth God abhor such cruel criminals as are here spoken of. See Isaiah 47:6 Obadiah 1:1 Zechariah 1:15. And they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded] Narrationes contexunt, they frame discourses to the grief of thy wounded ones, pouring into their wounds not oil, or balsam, but vinegar, or salt water, Heb. they number, or cipher up the grief; that is, saith one, they study and devise new ways of torturing them, so that he who would speak of them all, must keep a remembrance of their number.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:26
(26) They talk . . .—Better, and respecting the pain of thy pierced ones, they talk. (For the construction of this verb talk, see Psalms 2:7.) We naturally think of Isa 53:4, and of the Cross.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:26
26. For they persecute &c.] They had no commission to aggravate the sufferings of one who was already smitten with the rod of chastisement by God Himself. We think of Job and his friends (Job 19:21-22), and of the Suffering Servant of Jehovah (Isaiah 53:4). Cp. Isaiah 47:6. they talk to the grief] R.V., they tell of the sorrow, or as marg., the pain. The LXX and Syr. represent a reading which suits the parallelism better: “they add to the sorrow.” him whom thou hast smitten] The plural of the next line suggests the rendering those whom &c., which the Heb. admits: but the A.V. follows the Ancient Versions in giving the singular. those whom thou hast wounded] Cp. Psalms 109:22, “my heart is wounded within me.” Note that the Psalmist is not alone in his suffering.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:26
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten - That is, instead of pitying one who is afflicted of God, or showing compassion for him, they “add” to his sorrows by their own persecutions.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:26
26. They persecute… whom thou hast smitten—Such is their cruelty to man and their impiety to God. David acknowledges the hand of God in his affliction; but this does not justify the excessive cruelty of his enemies.
Sermons on Psalms 69:26
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The Gospel by Tim Keller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the three results of the gospel that flow into our lives: restructuring of the heart, removal of sin, and reversal of values. The restructurin |
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Why Do the Righteous Suffer by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a personal story about a doctor friend who gained sympathy for those in pain after experiencing kidney stones himself. The speaker the |
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The Lord's Loving Response to Grief by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses how God responds to the cries and tears of his people when they are suffering. The preacher references various biblical stories, such as God' |
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Leadership in the Home Church and Church by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being led by Jesus and seeking His guidance in all decisions. He encourages listeners to go home, pray, and listen to Jesus |
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What Angels Cannot Experience by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom in our spare time. While we have necessary work and responsibilities, we should use our free time to acquire |
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1992 Missions Conference Talk - Part 4 by Richard Wurmbrand | This sermon delves into the themes of affliction, abortion, and the importance of listening to God, Jesus, and nature. It reflects on the suffering experienced in communist countri |
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The Arm of the Lord - Part 2 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God's verdict on our lives rather than relying on the opinions of others or our own judgments. He encourages listen |