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Psalms 69:17

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 69:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And hide not thy face from thy servant; For I am in distress; answer me speedily.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And hide not thy face from thy servant; For I am in distress; answer me speedily.
Psalms 69:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 69

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
17And hide not thy face from thy servant; For I am in distress; answer me speedily.
18Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: Ransom me because of mine enemies.
19Thou knowest my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor: Mine adversaries are all before thee.
20Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: And I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; And for comforters, but I found none.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And hide not thy face from thy servant - See the notes at Psalms 27:9. For I am in trouble - In the midst of dangers and sorrows. Literally, “there is trouble upon me.” Hear me speedily - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Make haste to hear me.” That is, Grant me without delay what I ask. The case is one of urgent necessity. I “must” have relief or I shall perish. It is not wrong to ask God to interpose at once in our behalf when we are in trouble, though it is our duty to be patient and resigned if his interposition is delayed, for he may have important ends to accomplish by our continuing to suffer. In our distress on account of sin also, it is right to plead with him to interpose “at once,” and to…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“hide: Psa 13:1, Psa 22:24, Psa 27:9, Psa 44:24, Psa 102:2, Psa 143:9; Mat 27:46 for I am: Mat 26:38 hear me speedily: Heb. make haste to hear me, Psa 40:13, Psa 70:1; Job 7:21 Psalms 69:18”
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