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Psalms 69:18

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 69:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: Ransom me because of mine enemies.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: Ransom me because of mine enemies.
Psalms 69:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 69

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
21They gave me also gall for my food; And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Draw nigh unto my soul - To me - for my life is in danger. And redeem it - Ransom it; save it from ruin. See the notes at Isaiah 43:3; notes at Isaiah 44:22. Deliver me, because of mine enemies - Because they are so numerous, so powerful, and so determined on my destruction. Compare Psalms 13:4. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Draw: Psa 10:1, Psa 22:1, Psa 22:19; Jer 14:8 redeem: Psa 31:5, Psa 111:9; Job 6:23 because: Deu 32:27; Jos 7:9 Psalms 69:19”
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