Psalms 69:4 net — Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head. Those who want to destroy me, my enemies f…

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"Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head. Those who want to destroy me, my enemies for no reason, outnumber me. They make me repay what I did not steal!"

— Psalms 69:4, NET Bible

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Psalms 69 — Context

1

For the music director; according to the tune of“Lilies;” by David. Deliver me, O God, for the water has reached my neck.

2

I sink into the deep mire where there is no solid ground; I am in deep water, and the current overpowers me.

3

I am exhausted from shouting for help; my throat is sore; my eyes grow tired of looking for my God.

4

Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head. Those who want to destroy me, my enemies for no reason, outnumber me. They make me repay what I did not steal!

5

O God, you are aware of my foolish sins; my guilt is not hidden from you.

6

Let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me, O Sovereign LORD of Heaven’s Armies! Let none who seek you be ashamed because of me, O God of Israel!

7

For I suffer humiliation for your sake and am thoroughly disgraced.

Psalms 69:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 69:4 say?
Psalms 69:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head. Those who want to destroy me, my enemies for no reason, outnumber me. They make me repay what I did not steal!”
Where is Psalms 69:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 69:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 69, verse 4.
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 69:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 69:4 in?
Psalms 69:4 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 69:4?
Psalms 69:4 reads (NET): “Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head. Those who want to destroy me, my enemies for no reason, outnumber me. They make me repay what I did not steal!” 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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