Psalm 69:26
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 Version
For 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 Bible
Because they have persecuted him whom thou hast smitten; and they have added to the grief of my wounds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For they persecuted whomever you struck. And they have added to the grief of my wounds.

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 Bible
The 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 1917
For 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.

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Psalm 69
1. David complains of his affliction
13. He prays for deliverance
22. He devotes his enemies to destruction
30. He praises God with thanksgiving














For they persecute
The Hebrew root for "persecute" is "רדף" (radaph), which conveys the idea of pursuing or chasing with hostile intent. In the historical context of the Psalms, this word often describes the relentless pursuit by enemies. David, the psalmist, frequently faced persecution from those who sought to harm him, both physically and spiritually. This phrase highlights the reality of suffering for righteousness, a theme echoed throughout Scripture, reminding believers that persecution is often a mark of faithfulness in a fallen world.

the one You struck
The phrase "the one You struck" refers to the understanding that God, in His sovereignty, sometimes allows His servants to experience suffering or discipline. The Hebrew word for "struck" is "נכה" (nakah), which can mean to smite or to afflict. This reflects the biblical principle that God disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6). Historically, this can be seen in the lives of the prophets and apostles who endured hardship as part of God's refining process. It serves as a reminder that suffering can be a tool for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God.

and recount the pain
The word "recount" comes from the Hebrew "ספר" (saphar), meaning to tell or declare. This implies a deliberate act of bringing to mind or speaking about the suffering endured. The "pain" mentioned here is not just physical but encompasses emotional and spiritual anguish. In the biblical narrative, recounting pain is often a way to process and find meaning in suffering, as seen in the lamentations of Jeremiah or the trials of Job. It encourages believers to bring their struggles before God, trusting that He hears and understands their afflictions.

of those You wounded
The term "wounded" is derived from the Hebrew "חָלַל" (chalal), which can mean to pierce or to profane. This word choice emphasizes the depth of the affliction experienced. In the scriptural context, those who are "wounded" by God are often those He is preparing for a greater purpose. The historical backdrop of Israel's trials and the early church's persecution illustrates how God uses suffering to accomplish His divine will. This phrase reassures believers that their wounds are not in vain but are part of God's redemptive plan, ultimately leading to healing and restoration.

(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
For
כִּֽי־ (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


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