Psalms 69:16 nasb — Answer me, O LORD, for Your lovingkindness is good; According to the greatness of Your compassion, turn to me,

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"Answer me, O LORD, for Your lovingkindness is good; According to the greatness of Your compassion, turn to me,"

— Psalms 69:16, NASB

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Psalms 69 — Context

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But as for me, my prayer is to You, O LORD, at an acceptable time; O God, in the greatness of Your lovingkindness, Answer me with Your saving truth.

14

Deliver me from the mire and do not let me sink; May I be delivered from my foes and from the deep waters.

15

May the flood of water not overflow me Nor the deep swallow me up, Nor the pit shut its mouth on me.

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Answer me, O LORD, for Your lovingkindness is good; According to the greatness of Your compassion, turn to me,

17

And do not hide Your face from Your servant, For I am in distress; answer me quickly.

18

Oh draw near to my soul and redeem it; Ransom me because of my enemies!

19

You know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor; All my adversaries are before You.

Psalms 69:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 69:16 say?
Psalms 69:16 in the NASB reads: “Answer me, O LORD, for Your lovingkindness is good; According to the greatness of Your compassion, turn to me,”
Where is Psalms 69:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 69:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 69, verse 16.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 69:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 69:16 in?
Psalms 69:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 69:16?
Psalms 69:16 reads (NASB): “Answer me, O LORD, for Your lovingkindness is good; According to the greatness of Your compassion, turn to me,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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