Psalms 69:27
Psalms 69:27 in Multiple Translations
Add iniquity to their iniquity; let them not share in Your righteousness.
Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness.
Add iniquity unto their iniquity; And let them not come into thy righteousness.
Let their punishment be increased; let them not come into your righteousness.
Punish them for the evil they have done. Don't acquit them.
Laie iniquitie vpon their iniquitie, and let them not come into thy righteousnesse.
Give punishment for their iniquity, And they enter not into Thy righteousness.
Charge them with crime upon crime. Don’t let them come into your righteousness.
Add iniquity to their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness.
Keep making a record of all their sins, do not acquit/pardon them for the evil things that they have done.
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Psalms 69:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
אַתָּ֣ה
אֲשֶׁר
הִכִּ֣יתָ
רָדָ֑פוּ
וְ/אֶל
מַכְא֖וֹב
חֲלָלֶ֣י/ךָ
יְסַפֵּֽרוּ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
הִכִּ֣יתָ
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
רָדָ֑פוּ
râdaph
H7291
to pursue
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
מַכְא֖וֹב
makʼôb
H4341
pain
N-ms
חֲלָלֶ֣י/ךָ
châlâl
H2491
slain
Adj | Suff
יְסַפֵּֽרוּ
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:27
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
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.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
הִכִּ֣יתָ
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
רָדָ֑פוּ
râdaph
H7291
"to pursue"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To pursue or chase after someone means to follow them with hostile intent. This can be a physical pursuit or a pursuit of someone's life or well-being, as seen in many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) to be behind, follow after, pursue, persecute, run after 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pursue, put to flight, chase, dog, attend closely upon 1a2) to persecute, harass (fig) 1a3) to follow after, aim to secure (fig) 1a4) to run after (a bribe) (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be pursued 1b2) one pursued (participle) 1c) (Piel) to pursue ardently, aim eagerly to secure, pursue 1d) (Pual) to be pursued, be chased away 1e) (Hiphil) to pursue, chase
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecute(-ion, -or), pursue(-r). See also: Genesis 14:14; 2 Samuel 20:13; Psalms 7:2.
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | 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.
מַכְא֖וֹב
makʼôb
H4341
"pain"
N-ms
This word describes physical or mental pain, like sorrow or grief. It is used in the Bible to express deep emotional or physical hurt. The KJV translates it as grief, pain, or sorrow.
Definition: 1) pain, sorrow 1a) pain (physical) 1b) pain (mental)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: grief, pain, sorrow. See also: Exodus 3:7; Ecclesiastes 2:23; Psalms 32:10.
חֲלָלֶ֣י/ךָ
châlâl
H2491
"slain"
Adj | Suff
This word describes something or someone that has been profaned or hurt, like in Numbers 35:33. It can also mean to be pierced or wounded, as in physically harmed.
Definition: : killed 1) slain, fatally wounded, pierced 1a) pierced, fatally wounded 1b) slain Also means: cha.lal (חָלָל ": wounded" H2491H)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: kill, profane, slain (man), [idiom] slew, (deadly) wounded. See also: Genesis 34:27; Isaiah 66:16; Psalms 69:27.
יְסַפֵּֽרוּ
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:27
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
- Sermons on Psalms 69:27
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
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. 29But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 26:10 | Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 4:5 | Do not cover up their iniquity or let their sin be blotted out from Your sight, for they have provoked the builders. |
| 3 | 2 Timothy 4:14 | Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. |
| 4 | Revelation 22:10–11 | Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book, because the time is near. Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.” |
| 5 | 2 Thessalonians 2:11–12 | For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. |
| 6 | Romans 1:28 | Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. |
| 7 | Romans 9:31 | but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. |
| 8 | Exodus 8:32 | But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time as well, and he would not let the people go. |
| 9 | Psalms 109:14 | May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and the sin of his mother never be blotted out. |
| 10 | Matthew 23:31–32 | So you testify against yourselves that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets. Fill up, then, the measure of the sin of your fathers. |
Psalms 69:27 Summary
Psalms 69:27 is a prayer asking God to punish those who are wicked and to not let them share in His goodness. This doesn't mean the psalmist is seeking revenge, but rather that he wants God's justice to be done, as we see in Deuteronomy 32:4. It's a reminder that God is a just God who will punish sin, but He also offers righteousness to those who trust in Him, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:21. As believers, we can trust in God's justice and righteousness, even when things seem unfair, and we can live out our faith with confidence in His goodness and love, as described in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'add iniquity to their iniquity' in Psalms 69:27?
This phrase means to increase or multiply the guilt and punishment of those who are already wicked, as seen in Psalms 69:27, similar to the concept in Proverbs 10:16 where the wages of the wicked lead to more sin.
Is the psalmist seeking revenge in Psalms 69:27?
While it may seem that way, the psalmist is actually calling for God's justice to be fulfilled, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, where God is the Rock of justice, and in Romans 12:19, where we are told not to take revenge but to leave it to God.
What does it mean to 'not share in Your righteousness' in this context?
This means that the wicked should not be able to participate in or claim the benefits of God's righteousness, which is only available to those who are in a right relationship with Him, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Romans 3:21-22.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's judgment?
This verse is a prayer for God's judgment to be carried out on those who are wicked, as seen in Psalms 96:13, where God will judge the world with righteousness, and in Revelation 20:12-15, where the final judgment will take place.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that people 'add iniquity to their iniquity' in our world today, and how can we, as believers, stand against such actions?
- How can we, like the psalmist, trust in God's justice and righteousness, even when we face persecution or hardship, as seen in Psalms 37:5-6?
- In what ways do we, as Christians, 'share in God's righteousness', and how can we live out this reality in our daily lives, as described in 2 Peter 1:3-4?
- How does this verse challenge or comfort you in your own walk with God, and what does it teach you about His character and justice?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:27
Add iniquity to their iniquity,.... Let them alone in sin; suffer them to go on in it; lay no restraints upon them; put no stop in providence in their way; let them proceed from one evil to another,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:27
Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness. Add iniquity (i:e., its penalty) unto their iniquity.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
Add iniquity to their iniquity; give them up to their own vain minds and vile lusts, and to a reprobate sense, and take off all the restraints of thy grace and providence, and expose them to the temptations of the world and of the devil, that so they may grow worse and worse, and at last may fill up the measure of their sins; as is said, : compare ,29. Or, Add punishment to their punishment; as this word is oft taken. Send one judgment upon them after another, without ceasing. Let them not come into thy righteousness; let them never partake of thy righteousness, i.e. either, 1. Of thy faithfulness, in making good thy promises to them. Or, 2. Of thy mercy and goodness. Or rather, 3. Of thy righteousness, properly so called, of that everlasting righteousness which the Messiah shall bring into the world, , which is called the righteousness of God, , &c., which is said to be witnessed by the law and the prophets, , by and for which God doth justify or pardon sinners, and accept them in Christ as righteous persons. For this was the righteousness which the Jews rejected to their own ruin, , according to this prediction.
Thus as the first branch of the verse maketh or supposeth them guilty of many sins, so this excludes them from the only remedy, the remission of their sins. And that justifying rather than sanctifying righteousness is here meant seems most probable from the phrase, which seems to be a judicial phrase, as we read of coming or entering into judgment, 34:23, and into condemnation, , opposite unto which is this phrase, of coming into justification; or, which is all one, into thy righteousness.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
Psalms 69:27 Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness.Ver. 27. Add iniquity unto their iniquity] Punish one sin with another (by giving them up to a reprobate sense, to an incurable hardness), and plague them soundly for their sin. The same Hebrew word signifieth both sin and punishment; these two are tied together with chains of adamant. And let them not come into thy righteousness] i.e. Hold them not righteous, nor bestow upon them thy crown of righteousness.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
(27, 28) It is doubtful whether these verses give the talk of the enemies just mentioned, or whether the psalmist himself, after a pause, resumes his imprecations. The former supposition certainly adds a fresh force to the prayer of Psa 69:29; and it is more natural to suppose that the string of curses, once ended, should not be taken up again. On the other hand, would the apostates, against whom the psalm is directed, have put their animosity into the shape of a wish to have names blotted out of God’s book? If so, it must be in irony.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
Verse 27. Add iniquity unto their iniquity] תנה עון על עונם tenah avon al avonam; give iniquity, that is, the reward of it, upon or for their iniquity. Or, as the original signifies perverseness, treat their perverseness with perverseness: act, in thy judgments, as crookedly towards them as they dealt crookedly towards thee. They shall get, in the way of punishment, what they have dealt out in the way of oppression.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:27
27. Some commentators, retaining the A.V. rendering of Psa 69:26, regard Psalms 69:27-28 as the words of the Psalmist’s enemies, directed against him and his fellow sufferers. This interpretation has been advocated, as removing from the mouth of the Psalmist at any rate the most terrible anathemas. But perplexing as it may be, it is far more natural to see in these verses the climax of his imprecations. Add iniquity &c.] Instead of taking away their iniquities by forgiveness, let one iniquity accumulate upon another till they are crushed by the load. Cp. Psalms 38:4; Jeremiah 18:23. let them not come into thy righteousness] Let them have no share in the manifestation of that righteousness or faithfulness to His covenant in virtue of which Jehovah pardons sin and delivers from danger. Cp. Psalms 5:8; Psalms 71:2; Psalms 71:15; Psalms 71:19; Psalms 71:24.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:27
Add iniquity unto their iniquity - Margin, “punishment of iniquity.” The literal rendering is, “Give iniquity upon their iniquity.” Luther understands this as a prayer that “sin may be made a
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 69:27
27. Add iniquity unto… iniquity—That is, “Let it all stand against them in thy book; one sin after another, as committed, not being blotted out, but only swelling the fearful reckoning.”—Perowne.
Sermons on Psalms 69:27
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John 1:14 - Part 2 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about beholding the glory of Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. He emphasizes how Jesus' glory surpasses that of all p |
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Faith" and "The Faith" by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the significance of faith from the days of Abel to the present, emphasizing that true faith was delivered to the saints through Christ. He urges believers |
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2 Timothy 4:9-13 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of seizing spiritual riches with violence and fortitude, urging believers to prioritize God's kingdom over worldly possessions. He emp |
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Why Do So Many Fail & Give Up? by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the challenges and sacrifices required to follow Jesus, emphasizing the need for self-denial, perseverance, and total surrender to God. He highlights the |
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Strengthen Me Just Once - Alternate 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a genuine experience with God that requires sacrifice and dedication. He compares the pursuit of spiritual anointin |
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When Liars Stand Before Gods Throne by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having an inward relationship with God and being led by the Holy Spirit. He encourages the congregation to have confidence |
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Revelation - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of books in ancient times, comparing them to scrolls and even a rolled-up videotape. The sermon then delves into the idea of a "v |