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Psalms 69:24

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 69:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Pour out thine indignation upon them, And let the fierceness of thine anger overtake them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Pour out thine indignation upon them, And let the fierceness of thine anger overtake them.
Psalms 69:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 69

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21They gave me also gall for my food; And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
22Let their table before them become a snare; And when they are in peace, [let it become] a trap.
23Let their eyes be darkened, so that they cannot see; And make their loins continually to shake.
24Pour out thine indignation upon them, And let the fierceness of thine anger overtake them.
25Let their habitation be desolate; Let none dwell in their tents.
26For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; And they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded.
27Add iniquity unto their iniquity; And let them not come into thy righteousness.
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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
“An utter desolation awaits them. They will not only be driven from their homes, but their homes--or, literally, "palaces," indicative of wealth--shall be desolate (compare Mat 23:38).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Pour out thine indignation upon them - That is, Punish them for their sins; or, do justice to them. And let thy wrathful anger - literally, “the burning of thy wrath;” glow of anger; burning wrath. See Numbers 25:4; Num 32:14, 1 Samuel 28:18. This is undoubtedly a petition that God would visit them with the severity of his indignation; or, it expresses the belief of the psalmist that they “deserved” such tokens of his displeasure. Take hold of them - Seize upon them; overtake them when they expect to escape. 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
“Pour: Psa 79:6; Lev. 26:14-46; Deut. 28:15-68, Deu 29:18-28, Deu 31:17, Deu 32:20-26; Hos 5:10; Mat 23:35-37; Luk 21:22; Th1 2:15, Th1 2:16; Rev 16:1 take: Exo 15:15; Isa 13:8; Zac 1:6 Psalms 69:25”
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