King James Version
What Does Psalms 69:1 Mean?
“To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.”
Context
1
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
2
I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. deep mire: Heb. the mire of depth deep waters: Heb. depth of waters
3
I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(1) **The waters . . .**—For this common and obvious figure of a “sea of troubles” comp. Psalm 18:4; Psalm 18:16; Psalm 32:6; Psalm 42:7.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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