Psalm 69:16

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 69:13-21

David had been speaking before of the spiteful reproaches which his enemies cast upon him; here he adds, But, as for me, my prayer is unto thee. They spoke ill of him for his fasting and praying, and for that he was made the song of the drunkards; but, notwithstanding that, he resolves to continue praying. Note, Though we may be jeered for well-doing, we must never be jeered out of it. Those can bear but little for God, and their confessing his name before men, that cannot bear a scoff and a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 69:16

Hear me, O Lord; for thy lovingkindness is good ,.... His lovingkindness to him, not only as his Son, but as Mediator; and which is a love of complacency and delight, and was from eternity, and will be to eternity: and this is "good", as appears by the effects and evidences of it; such as putting all things into his hands, showing him all that he does, concealing and keeping nothing from him, appointing him to be the Saviour of his people, the Head of the church, and the Judge of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 69:16

Thy loving-kindness is good - The word חסד chesed signifies exuberance of kindness, and the word רחמים rachamim , which we translate tender mercies, signifies such affection as mothers bear to their young: and in God, there is רב rob , a multitude, of such tender mercies towards the children of men! read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 69:16

Verse 16 16.Answer me, O Jehovah! for thy mercy is good. The appeal which he here makes to the mercy and compassion of God is an evidence of the distressed condition into which he was brought. There can be no doubt that he sustained a dreadful conflict, when he had recourse to these as the only means of his safety. It is a very difficult matter to believe that God is merciful to us when he is angry with us, and that he is near us when he has withdrawn himself from us. David, aware of this,... 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 69:16

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 69:16

Hear me, O L RD, for thy lovingkindness is good - Thy mercy - thy favor - is good; that is, it is ample, abundant, great: it delights in deeds of mercy; in acts of benevolence. This was the only ground of his plea; and this was enough. Compare Psalms 63:3.Turn unto me - Incline thine ear unto me; turn not away, but be favorable to me.According to the multitude of thy tender mercies - See the notes at Psalms 51:1. He felt that he had occasion for the exercise of “all” the mercy of God; that the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 69:14-18

Psalms 69:14-18. Let me be delivered from them that hate me By thus speaking, he explains his meaning in the metaphors here used of mire, waters, deep, and pit. For thy loving-kindness is good Is eminently and unspeakably good; is gracious, or bountiful; the positive degree being put for the superlative: it is most ready to communicate itself to miserable and indigent creatures: the Hebrew word חסד , chesed, here used, signifying abundance of goodness, or mercifulness. Draw nigh... read more

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