Psalm 69:14-18 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 69:18

Verse 18 18.Draw near to my soul, redeem it. David was doubtless fully persuaded by faith that God was near him; but as we are accustomed to measure the presence or absence of God by the effects, David here tacitly complains, judging according to the flesh, that he is far from him. By the expression, Draw near, he means, that in so far as could be gathered from his actual condition, God appeared to have no regard to his welfare. Again, by calling upon God to draw near to his life, which he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:1-18

Suffering and prayer. "The psalm is a prayer and complaint of one suffering severely from men for the sake of God." I. GREAT SUFFERING . ( Psalms 69:1-4 .) 1 . Exposing him to great danger. ( Psalms 69:1 , Psalms 69:2 .) He is in peril of his life. "The floods overwhelm him." 2 . Entailing great bodily exhaustion. ( Psalms 69:3 .) Weary of crying, parched throat, failing eyes. 3 . Arising from the unjust hatred of his enemies, who are numerous and strong. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:1-36

The psalm divides into five unequal portions, consisting respectively of four, eight, nine, eight, and seven verses. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:13-21

The psalmist now betakes himself to earnest prayer—he has sufficiently represented his condition, though he still adds a few words respecting it ( Psalms 69:19-21 ), and the immediate need is relief. He therefore approaches God in what he hopes is "an acceptable time" ( Psalms 69:13 ), and humbly entreats for mercy ( Psalms 69:14-18 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:14

Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink (comp. Psalms 69:2 , with the comment). Let me be delivered from them that hate me (see Psalms 69:4 ). And out of the deep waters (comp. Psalms 69:1 , Psalms 69:2 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:15

Let not the waterflood overflew me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. The reference is still to Psalms 69:1 , Psalms 69:2 ; and the prayer is for deliverance from the dangers and entanglements there spoken of. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:16

Hear me, O Lord, for thy loving kindness is good (comp. Psalms 69:13 ). Turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies. The psalmist implies that God's face had been for some time turned away from him, and begs to be restored to favour. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:17

And hide not thy face from thy servant (comp. Psalms 10:1 ; Psalms 13:1 ; Psalms 22:24 ; Psalms 27:9 , etc.). For I am in trouble; literally, for there is trouble to me. On the probable nature of the "trouble," see the introductory paragraph. Hear me speedily (comp. Psalms 22:19 ; Psalms 31:2 ; Psalms 38:22 ; Psalms 70:1 , etc.). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:18

Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it. David often complains that God is far from him ( Psalms 10:1 ; Psalms 22:19 ; Psalms 38:21 ; Psalms 71:12 , etc.), and prays that he will "draw nigh," the sense of distance and alienation being intolerable. Deliver me because of mine enemies; i.e. because of their plots and machinations (see Psalms 69:4 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 69:14

Deliver me out of the mire - Out of my troubles and calamities. See Psalms 69:1-2.And let me not sink - As in, mire. Let me not be overwhelmed by my sorrows.Let me be delivered from them that hate me - All my enemies. Let me be saved from their machinations and devices.And out of the deep waters - See Psalms 69:1-2. From my troubles. read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 69:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:13-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 69:14

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