Verse

Psalm 69:9

ESV For zeal for your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
NIV for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.
NASB For zeal for Your house has consumed me, And the taunts of those who taunt You have fallen on me.
CSB because zeal for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.
NLT Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.
KJV For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.
NKJV Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me.

What does Psalm 69:9 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 69, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 69:1–21 is a cry over David's troubles and a call for God's rescue from them. Enemies lie and conspire, including even family members. The sheer volume of opposition is overwhelming. These attacks come because David has enthusiastically defended the Lord; he takes attacks against God as harms to his own self. David calls on God to provide relief from such persecution.
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Chapter Summary
David opens with a passionate plea for God's rescue. He feels as if he is drowning among enemies and liars. These opponents hate David for his loyalty to the Lord. They even hate him for faithfully continuing to practice his faith. David wants more than to be rescued, however. He calls on God to bring brutal justice to these enemies, including seeing them die with no hope of eternity. David closes the psalm on a more positive note: planning to worship God. This means he fully expects God's long-awaited answer to come in the form of rescue.
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