Psalms 69:18

Psalms 69:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.
• New International Version (NIV)Come near and rescue me; deliver me because of my foes.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Draw near to my soul, redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Draw near to my soul, and redeem it; Deliver me because of my enemies.

Context of Psalms 69:18

16Answer my prayers, O Lord, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful. 17Don’t hide from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in deep trouble! Come and redeem me; free me from my enemies. 19You know of my shame, scorn, and disgrace. You see all that my enemies are doing. 20Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me.

Psalms 69:18 word by word

קָרְבָ֣ה אֶל־נַפְשִׁ֣י גְאָלָ֑הּ לְמַ֖עַן אֹיְבַ֣י פְּדֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Draw nighקָרַבqârab · to present: comeH7126
• unto my soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• redeemגָּאַלgâ'al · to redeem: redeemH1350
• it: deliverפָּדָהpâdâh · to ransomH6299
• me because of mine enemiesאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341

Cross-references for Psalms 69:18

• Psalms 10:1O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble?
• Psalms 22:1My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help?
• Jeremiah 14:8O Hope of Israel, our Savior in times of trouble, why are you like a stranger to us? Why are you like a traveler passing through the land, stopping only for the night?
• Psalms 31:5I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God.
• Psalms 111:9He has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
• Job 6:23Have I asked you to rescue me from my enemies, or to save me from ruthless people?
• Deuteronomy 32:27But I feared the taunt of Israel’s enemy, who might misunderstand and say, “Our own power has triumphed! The Lord had nothing to do with this!”’
• Joshua 7:9For when the Canaanites and all the other people living in the land hear about it, they will surround us and wipe our name off the face of the earth. And then what will happen to the honor of your great name?”

Commentaries on Psalms 69:18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18Deliver me because of mine enemies - Probably they now began to think that the redemption of these captives was not an impossible thing; that it was not far off; and therefore they had great rage, because they found their time was but short.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18Draw nigh unto my soul - To me - for my life is in danger. And redeem it - Ransom it; save it from ruin. See the notes at Isaiah 43:3; notes at Isaiah 44:22. Deliver me, because of mine enemies - Because they are so numerous, so powerful, and so determined on my destruction. Compare Psalm 13:4.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. 16-1816-18. These earnest terms are often used, and the address to God, as indifferent or averse, is found in Psa 3:7; 22:24; 27:9, &c.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 69:18

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Jesus, the Christ
• Persecution

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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