Psalms 69:18
Oh draw near unto my soul—redeem it, Because of mine enemies, ransom me.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.
In Context
17Then do not hide thy face from thy servant, Because I am in distress, haste thou—answer me!
19Thou, knowest my reproach, and my shame, and my confusion, Before thee, are all mine adversaries.
Cross References
Joshua 7:9Only let the Canaanite and all the inhabitants of the land hear, and they will surround us, and cut off our name out of the earth,—what then wilt thou do for thy great name?
Psalms 10:1Wherefore, O Yahweh, shouldst thou stand afar off? [Wherefore] hide thyself, in times of destitution?
Psalms 22:12Many bulls have surrounded me, Strong oxen of Bashan, have enclosed me;
Psalms 22:20Rescue, from the sword, my life, from the power of the dog, my solitary self:
Psalms 31:5Into thy hand, do I commit my spirit—Thou hast ransomed me, O Yahweh, GOD most faithful.
Psalms 111:9Ransom, hath he sent to his people, He hath commanded, to times age-abiding, his covenant, Holy and reverend, is his Name.
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 →