What is the meaning of Psalm 69:27? Add iniquity to their iniquity Psalm 69:27 opens with a plea: “Add iniquity to their iniquity.” David is asking God to allow persistent evildoers to reap the full consequence of their rebellion. His words echo the principle seen when God “gave them over” to their sinful desires (Romans 1:24) and when Pharaoh’s hard heart was further hardened by God’s judgment (Exodus 9:12). In effect: • Those who continually choose sin are confirmed in it, showing that Divine justice is never unjust but proportionate (Psalm 7:15-16). • By permitting vice to run its course, God exposes wickedness for what it is, just as He will in the final judgment (Revelation 22:11-12). • This severe request rises from zeal for God’s honor, not personal vindictiveness. David trusts the Lord’s perfect assessment, mirroring the call to “leave room for God’s wrath” (Romans 12:19). let them not share in Your righteousness The second half reads, “let them not share in Your righteousness.” Here David prays that unrepentant enemies would remain outside the covenant blessing reserved for the faithful. He is not denying forgiveness to those who turn; he is asking that the unyielding not be counted among the righteous, which would mock God’s justice (Psalm 5:4-6). • Scripture consistently separates the righteous from the wicked (Psalm 1:5-6; Matthew 25:32-33). • Participation in God’s righteousness requires faith and repentance (Isaiah 55:7; Acts 3:19). • By excluding the obstinate, God guards the purity of His people, just as Ananias and Sapphira were judged to preserve the early church’s integrity (Acts 5:1-11). summary Psalm 69:27 appeals to God’s righteous character: if sinners refuse mercy, let them experience the full weight of their own sin and remain outside the blessings reserved for the repentant. The verse affirms that God’s justice is active, precise, and ultimately protective of His holiness and people. |
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