Psalms 69:26

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 69:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; And they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; And they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded.
Psalms 69:26 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 69

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
26For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; And they tell of the sorrow of those whom thou hast wounded.

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
“Though smitten of God (Isa 53:4), men were not less guilty in persecuting the sufferer (Act 2:23). talk to the grief--in respect to, about it, implying derision and taunts. wounded--or, literally, "mortally wounded."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten - That is, instead of pitying one who is afflicted of God, or showing compassion for him, they “add” to his sorrows by their own persecutions. The psalmist was suffering as under the hand of God. He needed sympathy from others in his trials. Instead of that, however, he found only reproaches, opposition, persecution, calumny. There was an entire want of sympathy and kindness. There was a disposition to take advantage of the fact that he was suffering at the hand of God, to increase his sorrows in all ways in which they could do it. And they talk to the grief of those - What they say adds to their sorrow. They speak of the character of those who…”
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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
“For - Which is an act of barbarous cruelty. Talk - Reproaching them, and triumphing in their calamities. Psalms 69:27”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“For: Psa 109:16; Ch2 28:9; Job 19:21, Job 19:22; Zac 1:15; Th1 2:15 whom: Isa 53:4, Isa 53:10; Zac 13:7 they talk: Mar 15:28-32 those: etc. Heb. thy wounded Psalms 69:27”
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