Psalms 69:29
Psalms 69:29 in Multiple Translations
But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God.
But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
But I am poor and sorrowful: Let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
But I am poor and full of sorrow; let me be lifted up by your salvation, O Lord.
But I am suffering and in physical pain. God, please save me and keep me safe.
When I am poore and in heauinesse, thine helpe, O God, shall exalt me.
And I [am] afflicted and pained, Thy salvation, O God, doth set me on high.
But I am in pain and distress. Let your salvation, God, protect me.
But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
As for me, I have pain and am suffering. O God, protect me and rescue me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 69:29
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Psalms 69:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִ֭מָּחֽוּ
מִ/סֵּ֣פֶר
חַיִּ֑ים
וְ/עִ֥ם
צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים
אַל
יִכָּתֵֽבוּ
יִ֭מָּחֽוּ
mâchâh
H4229
to wipe
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
מִ/סֵּ֣פֶר
çêpher
H5612
scroll
Prep | N-ms
חַיִּ֑ים
chay
H2416
alive
Adj
וְ/עִ֥ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep
צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
יִכָּתֵֽבוּ
kâthab
H3789
to write
V-Niphal-Juss-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 69:29
יִ֭מָּחֽוּ
mâchâh
H4229
"to wipe"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to erase or wipe something away. In Psalm 51:1, David asks God to blot out his sins. It can also mean to reach out or touch something.
Definition: 1) to wipe, wipe out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wipe 1a2) to blot out, obliterate 1a3) to blot out, exterminate 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be wiped out 1b2) to be blotted out 1b3) to be exterminated 1c) (Hiphil) to blot out (from memory)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: abolish, blot out, destroy, full of marrow, put out, reach unto, [idiom] utterly, wipe (away, out). See also: Genesis 6:7; Nehemiah 13:14; Psalms 9:6.
מִ/סֵּ֣פֶר
çêpher
H5612
"scroll"
Prep | N-ms
This word means a written document, like a scroll or book, used to record important events or messages. It appears in books like Isaiah and Matthew, referring to written records.
Definition: : document 1) missive, document, writing, book 1a) missive 1a1) letter (of instruction), written order, commission, request, written decree 1b) legal document, certificate of divorce, deed of purchase, indictment, sign 1c) book, scroll 1c1) book of prophecies 1c2) genealogical register 1c3) law-book 1c4) book (of poems) 1c5) book (of kings) 1c6) books of the canon, scripture 1c7) record book (of God) 1d) book-learning, writing 1d1) be able to read (after verb 'to know')
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: bill, book, evidence, [idiom] learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. See also: Genesis 5:1; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Psalms 40:8.
חַיִּ֑ים
chay
H2416
"alive"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
וְ/עִ֥ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
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.
יִכָּתֵֽבוּ
kâthab
H3789
"to write"
V-Niphal-Juss-3mp
To write or record something, including inscribing or engraving. It is used in various contexts, such as writing down a decree or subscribing to an agreement. This word is about putting thoughts or ideas into written form.
Definition: 1) to write, record, enrol 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to write, inscribe, engrave, write in, write on 1a2) to write down, describe in writing 1a3) to register, enrol, record 1a4) to decree 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be written 1b2) to be written down, be recorded, be enrolled 1c) (Piel) to continue writing Aramaic equivalent: ke.tav (כְּתַב "to write" H3790)
Usage: Occurs in 212 OT verses. KJV: describe, record, prescribe, subscribe, write(-ing, -ten). See also: Exodus 17:14; 1 Chronicles 9:1; Psalms 40:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 69:29
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 69:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:29
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:29
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:29
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:29
- Sermons on Psalms 69:29
Context — The Waters Are up to My Neck
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.
30I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving. 31And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 91:14–16 | “Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.” |
| 2 | Psalms 40:17 | But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay. |
| 3 | Psalms 20:1 | May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. |
| 4 | Psalms 109:22 | For I am poor and needy; my heart is wounded within me. |
| 5 | Psalms 70:5 | But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. |
| 6 | Psalms 109:31 | For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul. |
| 7 | Psalms 59:1 | Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. |
| 8 | Isaiah 53:2–3 | He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. |
| 9 | Psalms 18:48 | who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. |
| 10 | Matthew 8:20 | Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” |
Psalms 69:29 Summary
Psalms 69:29 is a prayer for God's salvation and protection in times of pain and distress. The psalmist is saying that even though he is suffering, he trusts in God's goodness and sovereignty to protect him. This verse reminds us that we can trust in God's salvation, even when we don't understand what is happening in our lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it says to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding. By trusting in God's salvation, we can experience peace and comfort, even in the midst of suffering, and respond with worship and praise, as the psalmist does in Psalms 69:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of the pain and distress mentioned in Psalms 69:29?
The pain and distress in Psalms 69:29 is a result of the persecution and suffering the psalmist is experiencing, as seen in the surrounding verses, such as Psalms 69:27-28, where he is calling for God's judgment on his enemies.
How can we apply the concept of God's salvation protecting us in times of pain and distress?
We can apply this concept by trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, as seen in Psalms 23:4, where it says 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.'
What is the relationship between suffering and salvation in the Bible?
The Bible teaches that suffering can be a catalyst for salvation, as seen in Romans 5:3-5, where it says that suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope, and that hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
How does the psalmist's request for God's salvation in Psalms 69:29 relate to his statement in Psalms 69:30?
The psalmist's request for God's salvation in Psalms 69:29 is closely tied to his statement in Psalms 69:30, where he says he will praise God's name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving, indicating that his trust in God's salvation leads to worship and praise, as seen in Psalms 100:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you are experiencing pain and distress in your life right now, and how can you apply the psalmist's request for God's salvation to those situations?
- How does the concept of God's salvation protecting us in times of pain and distress relate to your own experiences of suffering and persecution?
- What are some ways you can praise God's name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving, even in the midst of pain and distress, as the psalmist does in Psalms 69:30?
- How can you trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when you don't understand what is happening in your life, and how can you apply the principles of Psalms 69:29 to your life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 69:29
But I [am] poor and sorrowful,.... The Messiah was poor in a literal sense, as it was foretold he should, Zechariah 9:9; so he was in his private life; born of poor parents, and brought up in a mean
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 69:29
But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 69:29
Out of the reach of mine enemies; or, lift me out of the deep waters, and the mire, in which I was sinking, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 69:29
Psalms 69:29 But I [am] poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.Ver. 29. But I am poor and sorrowful] The Church is usually so, and may sing, as here, Vaani gnani, &c., but her comfort is, 1. That Christ saith unto her, as Revelation 2:9, I know thy sorrow and poverty (but that is nothing), thou art rich. 2. That her poverty is not penal, but medicinal; God’ s dispensation to fit her for better riches; as a wise physician purgeth a foul hody till he bring it almost to skin and bone; but why? that, having made it poor, there may be a spring of better blood and spirits.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 69:29
(29) Set me up on high.—Or, lift me up, i.e., into a secure place out of the reach of enemies.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 69:29
Verse 29. I am poor and sorrowful] Literally, I an laid low, and full of pain or grief. Hence the prayer, "Let thy salvation, O God set me on high!" My oppression has laid me low; thy salvation shall make me high!
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 69:29
29–36. In contrast to the fate which his enemies deserve, the Psalmist looks forward to his own deliverance, and predicts the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment there of the true people of God. Such a sudden change of tone is quite characteristic of Jeremiah, e.g. Jeremiah 20:13.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 69:29
But I am poor and sorrowful - I am afflicted and suffering. The word here rendered “poor” often means “afflicted.” Let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high - Let thy help raise me up from my low
Sermons on Psalms 69:29
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Jerusalem by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and reaching out to the world population. He mentions the lack of geographical knowledge among evangelical Ch |
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The Beatitudes and Christ by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes that the Beatitudes reflect the character of Christ, who embodies each quality perfectly. He illustrates how Jesus exemplified being poor in spirit, mourning, |
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Five Elements of a Victorious Life by Jim Logan | In this video, the speaker shares his experiences with the Sue Indians and their spiritual beliefs. He recounts a story of a woman who was possessed by a spirit but was eventually |
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Living in God's Compound by Otto Koning | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of how God transformed his family's life. He talks about how his son repented and became a soul winner after attending a lif |
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How to Love God With All Our Heart by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of loving God with all our hearts, focusing on understanding God's love for us and meditating on the extent of our forgiveness to deepen our l |
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Seeking God for the Spirit's Power (Kannada) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire, highlighting the need for genuine power in our lives rather than relying on money or music |
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Knowing the Name of Jesus (Kannada) by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the promises and conditions outlined in Psalms 91, emphasizing the importance of knowing God's name and calling upon Him. It highlights the difference betwe |