Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For they persecute those you wound and talk about the pain of those you hurt. New Living Translation To the one you have punished, they add insult to injury; they add to the pain of those you have hurt. English Standard Version For they persecute him whom you have struck down, and they recount the pain of those you have wounded. Berean Standard Bible For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded. King James Bible For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded. New King James Version For they persecute the ones You have struck, And talk of the grief of those You have wounded. New American Standard Bible For they have persecuted him whom You Yourself struck, And they tell of the pain of those whom You have wounded. NASB 1995 For they have persecuted him whom You Yourself have smitten, And they tell of the pain of those whom You have wounded. NASB 1977 For they have persecuted him whom Thou Thyself hast smitten, And they tell of the pain of those whom Thou hast wounded. Legacy Standard Bible For they have persecuted him whom You Yourself have struck down, And they recount the pain of those whom You have wounded. Amplified Bible For they have persecuted him whom You have struck, And they tell of the pain of those whom You have pierced and wounded. Christian Standard Bible For they persecute the one you struck and talk about the pain of those you wounded. Holman Christian Standard Bible For they persecute the one You struck and talk about the pain of those You wounded. American Standard Version For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; And they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded. Contemporary English Version They cause trouble for people you have already punished; their gossip hurts those you have wounded. English Revised Version For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded, GOD'S WORD® Translation They persecute the one you have struck, and they talk about the pain of those you have wounded. Good News Translation They persecute those whom you have punished; they talk about the sufferings of those you have wounded. International Standard Version For they persecute those whom you have struck, and they brag about the pain of those you have wounded. Majority Standard Bible For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded. NET Bible For they harass the one whom you discipline; they spread the news about the suffering of those whom you punish. New Heart English Bible For they persecute him whom you have wounded. They tell of the sorrow of those whom you have hurt. Webster's Bible Translation For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded. World English Bible For they persecute him whom you have wounded. They tell of the sorrow of those whom you have hurt. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor they have pursued him [whom] You have struck, "" And recount of the pain of Your pierced ones. Young's Literal Translation For they have pursued him Thou hast smitten, And recount of the pain of Thy pierced ones. Smith's Literal Translation For whom thou didst strike they pursued; and they will relate to the pain of thy wounded. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause they have persecuted him whom thou hast smitten; and they have added to the grief of my wounds. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For they pursued the one you struck, added to the pain of the one you wounded. New Revised Standard Version For they persecute those whom you have struck down, and those whom you have wounded, they attack still more. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe one which thou hast smitten, they have persecuted; they have added to the grief of him who is wounded. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because they have persecuted the one whom you have stricken, and they added to the sorrow of one who is put to death. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For they persecute him whom Thou hast smitten; And they tell of the pain of those whom Thou hast wounded. Brenton Septuagint Translation Because they persecuted him whom thou hast smitten; and they have added to the grief of my wounds. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Waters Are Up to My Neck…25May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents. 26For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded. 27Add iniquity to their iniquity; let them not share in Your righteousness.… Cross References Matthew 27:39-44 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ... John 15:25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’ Acts 1:20 “For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’ Romans 11:9-10 And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. / May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.” Matthew 26:67-68 Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him / and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?” Mark 15:29-32 And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ... Luke 23:35-37 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” John 19:28-30 After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” / A jar of sour wine was sitting there. So they soaked a sponge in the wine, put it on a stalk of hyssop, and lifted it to His mouth. / When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit. Acts 13:27-29 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath. / And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. / When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. Hebrews 11:36-38 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. / They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. / The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground. 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Isaiah 53:3-5 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Jeremiah 18:18 Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” Lamentations 1:12 Is this nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around and see! Is there any sorrow like mine, which was inflicted on me, which the LORD made me suffer on the day of His fierce anger? Lamentations 3:30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach. Treasury of Scripture For they persecute him whom you have smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom you have wounded. For Psalm 109:16 Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart. 2 Chronicles 28:9 But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded: and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was wroth with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage that reacheth up unto heaven. Job 19:21,22 Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me… whom Isaiah 53:4,10 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted… Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. they talk Mark 15:28-32 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors… those [heb. Jump to Previous Afflict Bitter Cruel Grief Hand Hurt Ones Pain Persecute Persecuted Pierced Pursued Smitten Sorrow Talk Turned Wound WoundedJump to Next Afflict Bitter Cruel Grief Hand Hurt Ones Pain Persecute Persecuted Pierced Pursued Smitten Sorrow Talk Turned Wound WoundedPsalm 69 1. David complains of his affliction13. He prays for deliverance 22. He devotes his enemies to destruction 30. He praises God with thanksgiving For they persecute the one You struck This phrase suggests a situation where individuals are taking advantage of someone already afflicted by God. In the biblical context, this can be seen as a reference to David, who often felt pursued by enemies during times of personal trial. Theologically, it reflects the idea that God sometimes allows His people to undergo suffering for a greater purpose, and yet others may unjustly exploit these moments of vulnerability. This can be connected to the suffering servant motif found in Isaiah 53, where the servant is struck by God yet is also persecuted by others. It also foreshadows the persecution of Jesus Christ, who was struck down by God’s will for the redemption of humanity and yet was also persecuted by human authorities. and recount the pain of those You wounded. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 69, David is expressing his deep distress and seeking God's intervention against his enemies. 2. Enemies of David These are the individuals or groups who are persecuting David, taking advantage of his suffering. 3. God The divine being who is both the source of David's affliction and his ultimate hope for deliverance. 4. The Suffering Servant This concept can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ, who was persecuted and wounded for humanity's sake. 5. Israel The nation often seen as suffering due to its disobedience, yet also the recipient of God's promises and deliverance. Teaching Points Understanding PersecutionRecognize that persecution can be a part of the Christian journey, as seen in the life of David and ultimately in Christ. God's Sovereignty in Suffering Trust that God is in control, even when He allows suffering, and that He has a purpose for it. Empathy for the Persecuted Develop a heart of compassion for those who are suffering and persecuted, praying for their strength and deliverance. Endurance and Faith Encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that God sees their pain and will bring justice. Hope in Redemption Focus on the hope of redemption and restoration that God promises to those who endure suffering for His sake.(26) They talk . . .--Better, and respecting the pain of thy pierced ones, they talk. (For the construction of this verb talk, see Psalm 2:7.) We naturally think of Isaiah 53:4, and of the Cross.Verse 26. - For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten. This would apply equally to David, and his great Antitype. It is an aggravation of cruelty when men persecute one who is already suffering affliction at God's hand. And they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded; rather, they talk of the grief of those, etc. They speak of it mockingly, or, at any rate, unsympathetically. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they persecute רָדָ֑פוּ (rā·ḏā·p̄ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute the one אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that You אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you struck הִכִּ֣יתָ (hik·kî·ṯā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike and recount יְסַפֵּֽרוּ׃ (yə·sap·pê·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate the pain מַכְא֖וֹב (maḵ·’ō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4341: Anguish, affliction of those You wounded. חֲלָלֶ֣יךָ (ḥă·lā·le·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted Links Psalm 69:26 NIVPsalm 69:26 NLT Psalm 69:26 ESV Psalm 69:26 NASB Psalm 69:26 KJV Psalm 69:26 BibleApps.com Psalm 69:26 Biblia Paralela Psalm 69:26 Chinese Bible Psalm 69:26 French Bible Psalm 69:26 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 69:26 For they persecute him whom you have (Psalm Ps Psa.) |