Psalms 69:18
Draw near to me, redeem me; because of my enemies, ransom me.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.
In Context
17Hide not your face from your servant, for I am in trouble; O answer me speedily.
19You know how I am insulted; in your sight are all my foes.
Cross References
Joshua 7:9The Canaanites and all who live in the land will hear of it and surround us and wipe us off the earth. Then what will you do for your great honor?”
Psalms 10:1Why do you stand, Lord, so far away, hiding yourself in times of trouble?
Psalms 22:12I am circled by many bulls, beset by the mighty of Bashan,
Psalms 22:20Deliver my life from the sword my life from the power of the dogs.
Psalms 31:5Into your hand I commend my spirit: you ransom me, Lord, faithful God.
Psalms 111:9To his people he sent redemption, he has appointed his covenant forever. His name is holy and awe-inspiring.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 69:14-22
Complaints and Petitions. 13 But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Lord , in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation. 14 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters. 15 Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. 16 Hear me, O Lord ; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy… Read the whole commentary →