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Psalms 69:13

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 69:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Jehovah, in an acceptable time: O God, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness, Answer me in the truth of thy salvation.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Jehovah, in an acceptable time: O God, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness, Answer me in the truth of thy salvation.
Psalms 69:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 69

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10When I wept, [and chastened] my soul with fasting, That was to my reproach.
11When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a byword unto them.
12They that sit in the gate talk of me; And [I am] the song of the drunkards.
13But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Jehovah, in an acceptable time: O God, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness, Answer me in the truth of thy salvation.
14Deliver 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.
15Let not the waterflood overwhelm me, Neither let the deep shallow me up; And let not the pit shut its mouth upon me.
16Answer me, O Jehovah; for thy lovingkindness is good: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies turn thou unto me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“With increasing reliance on God, he prays for help, describing his distress in the figures of Psa 69:1-2.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But as for me - In respect to my conduct and my feelings in these circumstances, and under this treatment. My prayer is unto thee - I indulge in no reproaches of others, and no recriminations. I do not permit myself to indulge in any revengeful feelings. I give myself to prayer. I look to God alone. I keep up my devotions, I maintain my habits of religion, notwithstanding their reproaches, and revilings. I do not allow these things to alter my course of life. Compare the notes at Daniel 6:10. In an acceptable time - A time that is well-pleasing to thee; a time when thou wilt hear me. See Isa. 49:83; Isaiah 61:2; 2 Corinthians 6:2. This implies (a) that he had come to God when he was…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“In the truth - Or, According to thy saving truth, or faithfulness; grant me that salvation, which thou hast graciously promised. Psalms 69:21”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“69:13-18 The psalmist’s only recourse is to pray for rescue and relief from his enemies.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“my prayer: Psa 55:16, Psa 55:17, Psa 91:15; Mat 26:36-46; Luk 22:44; John 17:1-26; Heb 5:7; Pe1 2:23 in an: Sa1 25:8; Est 5:2, Est 5:6, Est 7:2; Isa 49:8, Isa 55:6; Co2 6:2 in the: Psa 40:10, Psa 40:11, Psa 98:3; Gen 24:27; Mic 7:20; Luk 1:72; Act 13:32, Act 13:33; Rom 15:8, Rom 15:9 Psalms 69:14”
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