Psalms 69:15

Psalms 69:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.
• New International Version (NIV)Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth over me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let not the flood sweep over me, or the deep swallow me up, or the pit close its mouth over me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let not the floodwater overflow me, Nor let the deep swallow me up; And let not the pit shut its mouth on me.

Context of Psalms 69:15

13But as for me, Lord, I continue to pray to you. Please answer me at the right time. Be kind to me, God, because of your faithful love. Save me, as you have promised to do. 14Save me out of the mud and do not let me sink down into it. Rescue me from the people that hate me. Save me from the deep water. Do not let the floods pour over me. Do not let the deep sea cause me to drown. Do not let me fall into the deep hole of death. 16Please answer me, Lord, because your faithful love is great. Turn to hear me, because you are so very kind. 17Do not turn away from me, your servant. I am in great trouble, so please answer me very soon.

Psalms 69:15 word by word

אַל־תִּשְׁטְפֵ֤נִי׀ שִׁבֹּ֣לֶת מַ֭יִם וְאַל־תִּבְלָעֵ֣נִי מְצוּלָ֑ה וְאַל־תֶּאְטַר־עָלַ֖י בְּאֵ֣ר פִּֽיהָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Let not the waterfloodשִׁבֹּ֫לֶתshibbôl shibbôleth · streamH7641
• Let not the waterfloodמַיmayim · waterH4325
• overflowשָׁטַףshâţaph · to overflowH7857
• me, neither let the deepמְצוֹלָהmetsôlâh metsôlâh metsûlâh metsûlâh · depthH4688
• swallow me upבָּלַעbâla‛ · to swallow upH1104
• and let not the pitבְּאֵרbe'êr · wellH875
• shutאָטַר'âţar · to shutH332
• her mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310

Cross-references for Psalms 69:15

• Isaiah 43:1Israelites, descendants of Jacob, the Lord created you, and he made you who you are. Now he says this to you: ‘Do not be afraid, I have rescued you to belong to me. I have called you by your name, so now you are mine.
• Jonah 2:2He said, ‘When I was in trouble, I called out to the Lord, and he answered my prayer. Yes, I called out to you for help from the deep hole of death, and you heard my prayer.
• Matthew 12:40Jonah stayed inside a big fish for three days and three nights. In the same way, the Son of Man will remain in the ground for three days and three nights.
• Revelation 12:15Then the dragon poured lots of water out of his mouth like a river. He wanted the river of water to carry the woman away.
• Psalms 16:10You, Lord, will not leave me in the deep hole of death. As one who belongs to you, you will not leave my body to spoil in the grave.
• Psalms 88:4People see me as if I am already in my grave. I feel completely helpless.
• Numbers 16:33They all went down into the deep grave while they were still alive. The ground closed over them and they died, no longer part of God's people.
• Acts 2:24But after his death, God caused him to become alive again. God saved Jesus from the power of death. It was impossible for death to keep hold of him.

Commentaries on Psalms 69:15

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15Let not the waterflood overflow me - The stream; the volume of waters. The idea is that of a flood or stream rolling along, that threatened to drown him. Neither let the deep swallow me up - The abyss; the deep waters. And let not the pit shut her mouth upon me - In his anguish and distress he passes here from the idea of running streams, and deep waters, to that of a well, pit, or cavern - representing himself as “in” that pit, and praying that it might…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-21Verses 13-21 Whatever deep waters of affliction or temptation we sink into, whatever floods of trouble or ungodly men seem ready to overwhelm us, let us persevere in prayer to our Lord to save us. The tokens of God's favour to us are enough to keep our spirits from sinking in the deepest outward troubles. If we think well of God, and continue to do so under the greatest hardships, we need not fear but he will do well for us. And if at any time we are…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-18The psalmist can only pray for rescue and relief from his enemies.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 13-1513-15. With increasing reliance on God, he prays for help, describing his distress in the figures of Psa 69:1, 2.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 69:15

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Jesus, the Christ
• Persecution
• Pit

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Commentaries on Psalms 69

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings