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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 69:19

Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour ,.... A heap of words to express the greatness of the contempt that was cast upon him, and the injury that was done to his person and character; which was all known to God: as how he was vilified by wicked words and blasphemous speeches; how he was exposed to shame and dishonour by deeds; by spitting upon him, buffeting him, veiling his face, stripping him of his garments, and scourging and crucifying him naked; mine adversaries ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 69:19

Thou hast known my reproach - This is one of the most forcible appeals to mercy and compassion that was ever made. The language of these two verses is inimitable; and the sentiment cannot be mended. I can devise no comment that would not lessen their effect. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 69:19

Verse 19 19Thou knowest my reproach, and my confusion. This is a confirmation of the preceding sentence. Whence is it that the greater part of men become dispirited when they see the wicked outrageously rushing upon them, and their wickedness, like a water-flood, carrying all before it, but because they think that heaven is so obscured and overcast with clouds as to prevent God from beholding what is done upon the earth? It becomes us, therefore, in this matter, to call to our remembrance the... 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 69:19

Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour (comp. Psalms 69:7-12 ). Whatever David has suffered at the hands of his enemies has been fully known to God, who has at any rate permitted it. Having seen and known, God will not forget. My adversaries are all before thee. Thou hast seen my adversaries also, and still hast them in thy sight. Thou beholdest their insolence and audacity. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 69:19

Thou hast known my reproach - The reproach that has come upon me; the shame and contempt which I am called to endure. God had seen all this; and the psalmist appeals to him as having seen it, as a reason why he should now interpose and save him.And my shame, and my dishonor - These are different words to express the same idea. They are accumulated here to denote the “greatness” of his distress. In other words, shame and reproach bad come upon him in every possible form.Mine adversaries are all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 69:19-20

Psalms 69:19-20. Thou hast known my reproach, &c. Thou seest how much of it I suffer, and that for thy sake. Mine adversaries are all before thee Thou knowest them thoroughly, and all their injurious and wicked devices, and implacable malice against me. None of them, nor of their secret plots and subtle lies, whereby they seek to defame and undo me: are hidden from thy all-seeing view: nor art thou unacquainted with their impiety and contempt of thee and thy truth. Reproach hath... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 69:1-36

Psalms 69:0 Undeserved sufferingAs a person sinking in a muddy pit, or someone drowning in swirling floodwaters, so the psalmist fears he is being overwhelmed by his sufferings. No human help is near (1-3). His enemies cruelly injure him, forcing him to suffer for sins that he did not commit (4). He knows he is not sinless, but he also knows that he has tried to live uprightly before God. On the basis of this he cries out to God to rescue him. He does not want his enemies to triumph over him,... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 69:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 69:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 69:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:13-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 69:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 69:19-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 69:1-36

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