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Psalms 69:29

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 69:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But I am poor and sorrowful: Let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But I am poor and sorrowful: Let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
Psalms 69:29 — 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.
27Add iniquity unto their iniquity; And let them not come into thy righteousness.
28Let them be blotted out of the book of life, And not be written with the righteous.
29But I am poor and sorrowful: Let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.
30I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify him with thanksgiving.
31And it will please Jehovah better than an ox, [Or] a bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
32The meek have seen it, and are glad: Ye that seek after God, let your heart live.
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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
“poor and sorrowful--the afflicted pious, often denoted by such terms (compare Psa 10:17; Psa 12:5). set me . . . high--out of danger.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But I am poor and sorrowful - I am afflicted and suffering. The word here rendered “poor” often means “afflicted.” Let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high - Let thy help raise me up from my low condition, and exalt me to a place of safety. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“On high - Out of the reach of mine enemies. Psalms 69:31”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“69:29-33 The psalmist prays that his pain will turn to praise.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I am poor: Psa 40:17, Psa 109:22, Psa 109:31; Isa 53:2, Isa 53:3; Mat 8:20; Co2 8:9 let thy: Psa 18:48, Psa 22:27-31, Psa 89:26, Psa 89:27, Psa 91:14-16; Eph 1:21, Eph 1:22; Phi 2:9-11 Psalms 69:30”
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