Psalm 69
Douay-Rheims 1899
Chapter overview
Psalm 69 voices the exhaustion of someone sinking beneath hostility, shame, and false accusation. Zeal has brought reproach, yet the sufferer appeals for timely rescue and trusts that praise from the poor will outlast contempt and restore hope.
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1Unto the end, a psalm for David, to bring to remembrance that the Lord saved him.
2O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me.
3Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek my soul:
4Let them be turned backward, and blush for shame that desire evils to me: Let them be presently turned away blushing for shame that say to me: Tis well, tis well.
5Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation say always: The Lord be magnified.
6But I am needy and poor; O God, help me. Thou art my helper and my deliverer: O Lord, make no delay.
Douay-Rheims 1899 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.