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My eyes fail, looking for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/69.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I am exhausted from crying for help; my throat is parched. My eyes are swollen with weeping, waiting for my God to help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/69.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying out; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/69.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/69.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/69.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/69.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/69.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/69.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/69.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I am weary with my calling out; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/69.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait [with confident expectation] for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/69.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/69.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/69.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying; my throat is dried: Mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/69.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am worn out from crying, and my throat is dry. I have waited for you till my eyes are blurred. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/69.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying; my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/69.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I am exhausted from crying for help. My throat is hoarse. My eyes are strained [from] looking for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/69.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am worn out from calling for help, and my throat is aching. I have strained my eyes, looking for your help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/69.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I am exhausted from calling for help. My throat is parched. My eyes are strained from looking for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/69.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/69.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I am exhausted from shouting for help; my throat is sore; my eyes grow tired of looking for my God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/69.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying. My throat is dry. My eyes fail, looking for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/69.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: my eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/69.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying. My throat is dry. My eyes fail looking for my God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/69.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have been wearied with my calling, "" My throat has been burned, "" My eyes have been consumed, waiting for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/69.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I have been wearied with my calling, Burnt hath been my throat, Consumed have been mine eyes, waiting for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/69.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I was wearied in my calling, my throat was dried up: mine eyes failed waiting for my God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/69.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have laboured with crying; my jaws are become hoarse: my eyes have failed, whilst I hope in my God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/69.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 68:4>I have endured hardships, while crying out. My jaws have become hoarse; my eyes have failed. Meanwhile, I hope in my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/69.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I am weary with crying out; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, from looking for my God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/69.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/69.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I am weary of my crying; my throat is dry; mine eyes fail while I wait for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/69.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I am weary by my crying and my throat is dry; my eyes are bereaved as I wait for my God.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/69.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I am weary of my crying; my throat is dried; Mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/69.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I am weary <i>of</i> crying, my throat has become hoarse; mine eyes have failed by my waiting on my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/69-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8137" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/69.htm">The Waters Are Up to My Neck</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3021.htm" title="3021: yā·ḡa‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To toil, grow or be weary. A primitive root; properly, to gasp; hence, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil.">I am weary</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: ḇə·qā·rə·’î (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">from my crying;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1627.htm" title="1627: gə·rō·w·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Neck, throat. Or garon; from garar; the throat.">my throat</a> <a href="/hebrew/2787.htm" title="2787: ni·ḥar (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To be hot or scorched, to burn. A primitive root; to glow, i.e. Literally or figuratively">is parched.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nay (N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">My eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kā·lū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">fail,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3176.htm" title="3176: mə·ya·ḥêl (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To wait, await. A primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope.">looking</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: lê·lō·hāy (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">for my God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Matthew 26:38</a></span><br />Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-27.htm">John 12:27</a></span><br />Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-28.htm">John 19:28</a></span><br />After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a></span><br />In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8</a></span><br />We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-9</a></span><br />We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a></span><br />During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10</a></span><br />And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a></span><br />For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a></span><br />‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-1.htm">Jeremiah 9:1</a></span><br />Oh, that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night over the slain daughter of my people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/45-3.htm">Jeremiah 45:3</a></span><br />You have said, ‘Woe is me because the LORD has added sorrow to my pain! I am worn out with groaning and have found no rest.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/1-16.htm">Lamentations 1:16</a></span><br />For these things I weep; my eyes flow with tears. For there is no one nearby to comfort me, no one to revive my soul. My children are destitute because the enemy has prevailed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-48.htm">Lamentations 3:48-49</a></span><br />Streams of tears flow from my eyes over the destruction of the daughter of my people. / My eyes overflow unceasingly, without relief,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: my eyes fail while I wait for my God.</p><p class="hdg">I am</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Psalm 6:6</a></b></br> I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/13-1.htm">Psalm 13:1-3</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-2.htm">Psalm 22:2</a></b></br> O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.</p><p class="hdg">my throat</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-21.htm">Psalm 69:21</a></b></br> They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-15.htm">Psalm 22:15</a></b></br> My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/19-28.htm">John 19:28</a></b></br> After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.</p><p class="hdg">mine</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-82.htm">Psalm 119:82,123</a></b></br> Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/28-32.htm">Deuteronomy 28:32</a></b></br> Thy sons and thy daughters <i>shall be</i> given unto another people, and thine eyes shall look, and fail <i>with longing</i> for them all the day long: and <i>there shall be</i> no might in thine hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-20.htm">Job 11:20</a></b></br> But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope <i>shall be as</i> the giving up of the ghost.</p><p class="hdg">I wait</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Psalm 25:21</a></b></br> Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/39-7.htm">Psalm 39:7</a></b></br> And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope <i>is</i> in thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/psalms/66-15.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/job/17-7.htm">Dim</a> <a href="/psalms/32-4.htm">Dried</a> <a href="/psalms/68-6.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/psalms/66-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/12-1.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/psalms/38-5.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/psalms/63-7.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Parched</a> <a href="/psalms/22-15.htm">Throat</a> <a href="/job/22-7.htm">Tired</a> <a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Wearied</a> <a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Weary</a> <a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Worn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/69-24.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/psalms/80-16.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/psalms/69-23.htm">Dim</a> <a href="/psalms/74-15.htm">Dried</a> <a href="/psalms/72-9.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/psalms/69-23.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/73-26.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/psalms/69-23.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/107-35.htm">Parched</a> <a href="/psalms/115-7.htm">Throat</a> <a href="/psalms/77-2.htm">Tired</a> <a href="/psalms/69-6.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/69-6.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/psalms/73-19.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/psalms/95-10.htm">Wearied</a> <a href="/psalms/95-10.htm">Weary</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-5.htm">Worn</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 69</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">David complains of his affliction</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">He prays for deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/69-22.htm">He devotes his enemies to destruction</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/69-30.htm">He praises God with thanksgiving</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/69.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/69.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I am weary from my crying;</b><br>This phrase reflects the deep emotional and physical exhaustion experienced by the psalmist, often identified as David. The context of <a href="/psalms/69.htm">Psalm 69</a> is one of lament, where the psalmist is overwhelmed by his adversaries and the weight of his suffering. This weariness can be seen as a type of Christ, who in the Garden of Gethsemane experienced profound sorrow and distress (<a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Matthew 26:38</a>). The psalmist's crying signifies a persistent plea for divine intervention, a common theme in the Psalms where the faithful cry out to God in times of distress (<a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Psalm 6:6</a>).<p><b>my throat is parched.</b><br>The imagery of a parched throat underscores the intensity of the psalmist's lament. In the arid climate of ancient Israel, thirst was a powerful metaphor for desperation and need. This phrase can be connected to Jesus' cry of thirst on the cross (<a href="/john/19-28.htm">John 19:28</a>), symbolizing both physical suffering and spiritual longing. The parched throat also signifies the psalmist's relentless prayer and supplication, echoing the persistent nature of seeking God's presence and help.<p><b>My eyes fail,</b><br>The failing eyes represent a sense of hopelessness and the physical toll of prolonged weeping and waiting. In biblical literature, eyes often symbolize understanding and perception. The psalmist's failing eyes suggest a struggle to see God's hand at work in his circumstances. This imagery is reminiscent of other biblical figures who experienced despair, such as Job (<a href="/job/17-7.htm">Job 17:7</a>) and Jeremiah (<a href="/lamentations/2-11.htm">Lamentations 2:11</a>), highlighting a common human experience of spiritual and emotional fatigue.<p><b>looking for my God.</b><br>This phrase captures the essence of faith amidst trials. Despite the psalmist's exhaustion and despair, there remains a steadfast hope and expectation of divine intervention. The act of looking for God implies a deep trust in His faithfulness and a belief that He will ultimately deliver. This longing for God is echoed throughout the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/42.htm">Psalm 42:1-2</a>) and is a central theme in the life of believers who seek God's presence and guidance in times of trouble. The psalmist's search for God foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment of God's presence through Jesus Christ, who promises to be with His followers always (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/69.htm">Psalm 69</a>, David is expressing deep distress and seeking God's intervention.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom David is crying out, seeking relief and deliverance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>Though not mentioned in this specific verse, the context of the psalm involves adversaries who are causing David's suffering.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>Later in the psalm, Zion is mentioned as a place of hope and restoration, contrasting with the current distress.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/messianic_foreshadowing.htm">Messianic Foreshadowing</a></b><br>This psalm is often seen as prophetic, pointing to the sufferings of Christ, who also experienced deep anguish.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_suffering.htm">The Reality of Suffering</a></b><br>Suffering is a part of the human experience, even for those who are faithful to God. David's weariness and parched throat symbolize the depth of his distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/persistent_prayer.htm">Persistent Prayer</a></b><br>Despite his weariness, David continues to seek God. This teaches us the importance of perseverance in prayer, even when answers seem delayed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_thirst.htm">Spiritual Thirst</a></b><br>The parched throat can symbolize a deeper spiritual thirst for God's presence and intervention. We are reminded to seek God earnestly in our spiritual dryness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god.htm">Hope in God</a></b><br>Though David's eyes fail, he continues to look for God. This reflects a hope that transcends current circumstances, encouraging us to maintain our focus on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_identification_with_our_suffering.htm">Christ's Identification with Our Suffering</a></b><br>The messianic elements of this psalm remind us that Christ understands our suffering and has experienced it Himself, offering us comfort and solidarity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_69.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 69</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_6__evidence_or_just_tradition.htm">Psalm 6 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence confirming the circumstances or authorship of this lament, or does it solely rely on faith tradition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_schizophrenia.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on schizophrenia?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_essence_of_the_most_holy_faith.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 46:5?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_77_7-9_conflict_with_god's_constancy.htm">Does Psalm 77:7-9, which questions God's faithfulness, conflict with other passages that portray God as ever-present and unchanging?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/69.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Crying.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">calling, i.e., </span>on God in prayer. For a similar picture of utter dejection comp. <a href="/psalms/22-15.htm" title="My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue sticks to my jaws; and you have brought me into the dust of death.">Psalm 22:15</a>. The following English lines have caught the feeling of these verses:<p>"How have I knelt with arms of my aspiring<p>Lifted all night in irresponsive air,<p>Dazed and amazed with overmuch desiring,<p>Blank with the utter agony of prayer."<p><span class= "ital">St. Paul, </span>by F. Myers.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/69.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I am weary of my crying;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "I have cried to God for aid, until I am weary of so doing." No reply comes, no aid is given. <span class="cmt_word">My throat is dried.</span> Parched - unable to cry out any more. <span class="cmt_word">Mine eyes</span> <span class="cmt_word">fail while I wait for my God</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/119-82.htm">Psalm 119:82</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/28-32.htm">Deuteronomy 28:32</a>). "I have waited and looked for God, till I can look no more." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/69-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I am weary</span><br /><span class="heb">יָגַ֣עְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḡa‘·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3021.htm">Strong's 3021: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gasp, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from my crying;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְקָרְאִי֮</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·qā·rə·’î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my throat</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּר֫וֹנִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(gə·rō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1627.htm">Strong's 1627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neck, throat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is parched.</span><br /><span class="heb">נִחַ֪ר</span> <span class="translit">(ni·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2787.htm">Strong's 2787: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be hot or scorched, to burn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">My eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינַ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fail,</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(kā·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">looking</span><br /><span class="heb">מְ֝יַחֵ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ya·ḥêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3176.htm">Strong's 3176: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wait, to be patient, hope</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for my God.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאלֹהָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lê·lō·hāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/69-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 69:3 I am weary with my crying (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/69-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 69:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 69:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/69-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 69:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 69:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>