Psalms 69:5-12 - Exposition

David follows up his complaint by a confession of sin ( Psalms 69:5 ), which shows that his sufferings are, at any rate, in some measure, deserved; but, at the same time, he pleads that, as his enemies are really persecuting him for his righteous deeds and his adherence to God, God is bound to come to his aid, in order that his own honour may be vindicated, and that the godly may not be put to shame on his (David's) account.