Psalms 69:17 kjva — And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily."

— Psalms 69:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 69 — Context

14

Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.

15

Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.

16

Hear me, O Lord; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

17

And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.

18

Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.

19

Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all before thee.

20

Reproach 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.

Psalms 69:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 69:17 say?
Psalms 69:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.”
Where is Psalms 69:17 in the Bible?
Psalms 69:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 69, verse 17.
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 69:17.
What translation should I read Psalms 69:17 in?
Psalms 69:17 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 69:17?
Psalms 69:17 reads (KJVA): “And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.” 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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