Psalms 69:26 kjv — For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.

King James Version

"For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded."

— Psalms 69:26, King James Version

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Psalms 69 — Context

23

Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake.

24

Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them.

25

Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.

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For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.

27

Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness.

28

Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.

29

But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.

Psalms 69:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 69:26 say?
Psalms 69:26 in the King James Version reads: “For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.”
Where is Psalms 69:26 in the Bible?
Psalms 69:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 69, verse 26.
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 69:26.
What translation should I read Psalms 69:26 in?
Psalms 69:26 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 69:26?
Psalms 69:26 reads (KJV): “For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.” 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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