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You see all that my enemies are doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/69.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You know my reproach, and my shame and my dishonor; my foes are all known to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/69.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/69.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries <i>are</i> all before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/69.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You know my reproach, my shame, and my dishonor; My adversaries <i>are</i> all before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/69.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You know my disgrace, my shame, and my dishonor; All my enemies are known to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/69.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor; All my adversaries are before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/69.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou dost know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor; All my adversaries are before Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/69.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor; All my adversaries are before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/69.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor [how I am insulted]; My adversaries are all before You [each one fully known].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/69.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You know the insults I endure — my shame and disgrace. You are aware of all my adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/69.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You know the insults I endure— my shame and disgrace. You are aware of all my adversaries. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/69.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou knowest my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor: Mine adversaries are all before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/69.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You know how I am insulted, mocked, and disgraced; you know every one of my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/69.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou knowest my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/69.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You know that I have been insulted, put to shame, and humiliated. All my opponents are in front of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/69.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You know how I am insulted, how I am disgraced and dishonored; you see all my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/69.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Truly you know my reproach, shame, and disgrace. All my enemies are known to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/69.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/69.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You know how I am insulted, humiliated and disgraced; you can see all my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/69.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You know how I am insulted, and my shame, and my disgrace. My adversaries are all before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/69.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor: my adversaries are all before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/69.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You know my reproach, my shame, and my dishonor. My adversaries are all before you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/69.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have known my reproach, "" And my shame, and my blushing, "" All my adversaries [are] before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/69.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou -- Thou hast known my reproach, And my shame, and my blushing, Before Thee are all mine adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/69.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou knewest my reproach and my shame, and my disgrace: all mine adversaries are before thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/69.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou knowest my reproach, and my confusion, and my shame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/69.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 68:20>You know my reproach, and my confusion, and my reverence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/69.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You know my reproach, my shame, my disgrace; before you stand all my foes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/69.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You know the insults I receive, and my shame and dishonor; my foes are all known to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/69.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou knowest my reproach and my shame, and my dishonour is spread before all mine adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/69.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You know my reproach, and my shame is before all my enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/69.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou knowest my reproach, and my shame, and my confusion; Mine adversaries are all before Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/69.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For thou knowest my reproach, and my shame, and my confusion; all that afflict me are before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/69-19.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=8268" 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">18</span>Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know</a> <a href="/hebrew/2781.htm" title="2781: ḥer·pā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A reproach. From charaph. contumely, disgrace, the pudenda.">my reproach,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1322.htm" title="1322: ū·ḇā·šə·tî (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Shame, shameful thing. From buwsh; shame; by implication an idol.">my shame</a> <a href="/hebrew/3639.htm" title="3639: ū·ḵə·lim·mā·ṯî (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Insult, reproach, ignominy. From kalam; disgrace.">and disgrace.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/6887.htm" title="6887: ṣō·wr·rāy (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">my adversaries</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: neḡ·də·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">are before You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.…<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="/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="/john/15-25.htm">John 15:25</a></span><br />But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39-44</a></span><br />And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29-32</a></span><br />And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!” / In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Luke 23:35-39</a></span><br />The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” / The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-28.htm">John 19:28-30</a></span><br />After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” / A jar of sour wine was sitting there. So they soaked a sponge in the wine, put it on a stalk of hyssop, and lifted it to His mouth. / When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3</a></span><br />For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2-3</a></span><br />Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. / Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-14.htm">Lamentations 3:14</a></span><br />I am a laughingstock to all my people; they mock me in song all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/16-20.htm">Job 16:20</a></span><br />My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/19-19.htm">Job 19:19</a></span><br />All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a></span><br />But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Psalm 31:11</a></span><br />Among all my enemies I am a disgrace, and among my neighbors even more. I am dreaded by my friends—they flee when they see me on the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Psalm 38:11</a></span><br />My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You have known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonor: my adversaries are all before you.</p><p class="hdg">my reproach</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Psalm 69:7-9</a></b></br> Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6,7</a></b></br> But I <i>am</i> a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></b></br> He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were <i>our</i> faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.</p><p class="hdg">dishonour</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/8-49.htm">John 8:49</a></b></br> Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.</p><p class="hdg">mine</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2-4</a></b></br> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, <i>saying</i>, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-9.htm">Psalm 38:9</a></b></br> Lord, all my desire <i>is</i> before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/job/11-3.htm">Blushing</a> <a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/psalms/69-6.htm">Disgraced</a> <a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Dishonour</a> <a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/68-21.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/44-13.htm">Laughed</a> <a href="/psalms/69-10.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Scorned</a> <a href="/psalms/69-10.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/69-6.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/psalms/69-5.htm">Thou</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Blushing</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/psalms/71-24.htm">Disgraced</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Dishonour</a> <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/72-9.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/79-4.htm">Laughed</a> <a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Scorned</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/71-1.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Thou</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'; 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In the biblical context, reproach often signifies public humiliation or criticism, which was a severe social stigma in ancient Israel. The psalmist acknowledges that God is fully aware of his suffering, indicating a personal relationship with God who sees and understands human struggles. This can be connected to the experiences of Jesus Christ, who also faced reproach and shame, particularly during His trial and crucifixion (<a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>). The psalmist's lament is a common theme in the Psalms, where the writer often expresses feelings of abandonment or persecution, yet maintains faith in God's ultimate justice and vindication.<p><b>All my adversaries are before You.</b><br>Here, the psalmist recognizes that God is aware of those who oppose him. In the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel, adversaries could include foreign nations, personal enemies, or even fellow Israelites who opposed the psalmist's leadership or message. This acknowledgment serves as a reminder of God's omniscience and sovereignty over all human affairs. The phrase suggests a plea for divine intervention, trusting that God will deal justly with those who cause harm. This is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to leave vengeance to God (<a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a>). The psalmist's confidence that God sees all adversaries can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate victory over His enemies, as described in <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</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 his deep distress and seeking God's intervention.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/adversaries.htm">Adversaries</a></b><br>The enemies or opponents of David, who are causing him reproach, shame, and disgrace.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The omniscient and omnipresent being who is aware of David's suffering and adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a></b><br>God is fully aware of our struggles and adversities. We can take comfort in knowing that nothing is hidden from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_reproach.htm">Enduring Reproach</a></b><br>As believers, we may face reproach and shame for our faith. We are called to endure, knowing that God sees and will vindicate us in His time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_example.htm">Christ's Example</a></b><br>Jesus Christ endured the ultimate reproach and shame on the cross. We can look to His example for strength and encouragement in our own trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_lament.htm">Prayer and Lament</a></b><br>Like David, we can bring our deepest hurts and adversities to God in prayer, trusting in His justice and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_vindication.htm">Hope in Vindication</a></b><br>While we may face adversaries, our hope lies in God's promise of ultimate vindication and justice.<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/is_psalm_69_originally_about_jesus.htm">Psalm 69 is frequently seen as messianic--what evidence exists that the text was originally about Jesus rather than solely about the psalmist's circumstances?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_129_5_align_with_loving_enemies.htm">How does Psalm 129's wish for adversaries to be shamed (Psalm 129:5) fit with New Testament teachings that urge believers to love and forgive their enemies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_psalm_69_9_linked_to_david's_era.htm">Psalm 69:9 mentions zeal for God's house--how do we know this refers to David's time rather than a later temple setting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_occurred_with_amnon_and_tamar.htm">What happened between Amnon and Tamar in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/69.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour</span> (comp. vers. 7-12). Whatever David has suffered at the hands of his enemies has been fully known to God, who has at any rate permitted it. Having seen and known, God will not forget. <span class="cmt_word">My adversaries are all before thee.</span> Thou hast seen my adversaries also, and still hast them in thy sight. Thou beholdest their insolence and audacity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/69-19.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">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">know</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדַ֗עְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏa‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my reproach,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶרְפָּתִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥer·pā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2781.htm">Strong's 2781: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my shame</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֭בָשְׁתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·šə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1322.htm">Strong's 1322: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shame, shameful thing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and disgrace.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּכְלִמָּתִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḵə·lim·mā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3639.htm">Strong's 3639: </a> </span><span class="str2">Insult, reproach, ignominy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my adversaries</span><br /><span class="heb">צוֹרְרָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·wr·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6887.htm">Strong's 6887: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are before You.</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֝גְדְּךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(neḡ·də·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 69:19 You know my reproach my shame (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/69-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 69:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 69:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/69-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 69:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 69:20" /></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>