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Don’t let me cause them to be humiliated, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/69.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let not those who hope in you be put to shame through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; let not those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/69.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May those who hope in You not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of Hosts; may those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/69.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/69.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let not those who wait for You, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed because of me; Let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/69.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />May those who wait for You not be ashamed because of me, Lord GOD of armies; May those who seek You not be dishonored because of me, God of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/69.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />May those who wait for You not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; May those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/69.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />May those who wait for Thee not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; May those who seek Thee not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/69.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />May those who hope for You not be ashamed through me, O Lord Yahweh of hosts; May those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/69.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not let those who wait [confidently] for You be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; Do not let those who seek You [as necessary for life itself] be dishonored through me, O God of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/69.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not let those who put their hope in you be disgraced because of me, Lord GOD of Armies; do not let those who seek you be humiliated because of me, God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/69.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not let those who put their hope in You be disgraced because of me, Lord GOD of Hosts; do not let those who seek You be humiliated because of me, God of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/69.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let not them that wait for thee be put to shame through me, O Lord Jehovah of hosts: Let not those that seek thee be brought to dishonor through me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/69.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />LORD God All-Powerful, ruler of Israel, don't let me embarrass anyone who trusts and worships you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/69.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let not them that wait on thee be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of hosts: let not those that seek thee be brought to dishonour through me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/69.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not let those who wait with hope for you be put to shame because of me, O Almighty LORD of Armies. Do not let those who come to you for help be humiliated because of me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/69.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't let me bring shame on those who trust in you, Sovereign LORD Almighty! Don't let me bring disgrace to those who worship you, O God of Israel! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/69.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not let those who look up to you be ashamed because of me, Lord God of the Heavenly Armies. Let not those who seek you be humiliated because of me, God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/69.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May those who hope in You not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of Hosts; may those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/69.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me, O sovereign LORD and king! Let none who seek you be ashamed because of me, O God of Israel! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/69.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame because of me, LORD of hosts. Do not let those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me, God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/69.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/69.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t let those who wait for you be shamed through me, Lord Yahweh of Armies. Don’t let those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me, God of Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/69.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not let those waiting on You be ashamed because of me, "" O Lord, YHWH of Hosts, "" Do not let those seeking You "" Blush because of me, "" O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/69.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Let not those waiting on Thee be ashamed because of me, O Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Let not those seeking Thee Blush because of me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/69.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They waiting for thee shall not be ashamed for me: O Lord Jehovah of armies, they shall not be disgraced for me, seeking thee, O God of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/69.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let not them be ashamed for me, who look for thee, O Lord, the Lord of hosts. Let them not be confounded on my account, who seek thee, O God of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/69.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 68:7>Let those who wait for you, O Lord, the Lord of hosts, not be shamed in me. Let those who seek you, O God of Israel, not be confounded over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/69.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let those who wait in hope for you, LORD of hosts, not be shamed because of me. Let those who seek you, God of Israel, not be disgraced because of me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/69.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not let those who hope in you be put to shame because of me, O Lord GOD of hosts; do not let those who seek you be dishonored because of me, O God of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/69.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let not them that trust in thee be ashamed through me, O LORD God of hosts; let not those that seek thee be dishonored through me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/69.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Those who hope in you will not be ashamed of me, oh, LORD JEHOVAH, God of hosts, and those who seek you, oh God of Israel, shall not be ashamed of me!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/69.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let not them that wait for Thee be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; Let not those that seek Thee be brought to confusion through me, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/69.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord of hosts, be ashamed on my account: let not them that seek thee, be ashamed on my account, O God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/69-6.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=8167" 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">5</span>You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6960.htm" title="6960: qō·we·ḵā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2ms) -- To bind together, collect, to expect. A primitive root; to bind together, i.e. Collect; to expect.">May those who hope in You</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: yê·ḇō·šū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">be ashamed</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">through me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">O Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: mə·ḇaq·še·ḵā (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">may those who seek You</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3637.htm" title="3637: yik·kā·lə·mū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be humiliated. A primitive root; properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult.">be dishonored</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">through me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face.…<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="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a></span><br />as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Romans 10:11</a></span><br />It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a></span><br />So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a></span><br />For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-13.htm">Jeremiah 17:13</a></span><br />O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who abandon You will be put to shame. All who turn away will be written in the dust, for they have abandoned the LORD, the fountain of living water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-17.htm">Isaiah 45:17</a></span><br />But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-26.htm">Joel 2:26-27</a></span><br />You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. You will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you. My people will never again be put to shame. / Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a></span><br />For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a></span><br />Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Psalm 25:3</a></span><br />Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Psalm 31:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-1.htm">Psalm 71:1</a></span><br />In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-116.htm">Psalm 119:116</a></span><br />Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7</a></span><br />Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-18.htm">Jeremiah 17:18</a></span><br />Let my persecutors be put to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Let them be terrified, but do not let me be terrified. Bring upon them the day of disaster and shatter them with double destruction.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let not them that wait on you, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek you be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">Let not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-7.htm">Psalm 7:7</a></b></br> So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Psalm 25:3</a></b></br> Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Psalm 35:26</a></b></br> Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify <i>themselves</i> against me.</p><p class="hdg">O God of Israel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18</a></b></br> Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a></b></br> The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men <i>must be</i> just, ruling in the fear of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Acts 13:17,23</a></b></br> The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/68-14.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/psalms/44-9.htm">Blush</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Confounded</a> <a href="/psalms/44-15.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/psalms/35-4.htm">Disgraced</a> <a href="/psalms/44-15.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Dishonored</a> <a href="/psalms/65-5.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/psalms/68-35.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Low</a> <a href="/psalms/48-11.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/psalms/53-2.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/44-13.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/psalms/69-3.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/69-3.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/80-4.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/psalms/80-4.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Blush</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Confounded</a> <a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Disgraced</a> <a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Dishonored</a> <a href="/psalms/71-1.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/psalms/80-4.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/71-13.htm">Low</a> <a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/psalms/69-32.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Waiting</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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The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, expresses a desire that his own actions or circumstances do not cause shame or disappointment to those who look to God for deliverance. This sentiment is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to live lives that do not cause others to stumble (<a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a>, <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9</a>). The concept of hope in God is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms, emphasizing trust in God's faithfulness and promises (<a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Psalm 25:3</a>, <a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Psalm 31:24</a>).<p><b>O Lord GOD of Hosts</b><br>The title "LORD God of Hosts" underscores God's supreme authority and power. "Hosts" refers to the heavenly armies, indicating God's command over both celestial and earthly realms. This title is often used in contexts where God's might and sovereignty are highlighted, such as in battles or when His protection is invoked (<a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45</a>, <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a>). It reflects the belief in God's omnipotence and His ability to intervene in human affairs.<p><b>May those who seek You not be dishonored through me</b><br>The psalmist's plea here is for those who earnestly seek God not to be brought to disgrace because of his own failings or the consequences of his actions. This reflects a communal aspect of faith, where the actions of one can impact the spiritual journey of others. The idea of seeking God is central to the biblical narrative, with promises that those who seek will find (<a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a>, <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7</a>). The concern for not bringing dishonor aligns with the call for believers to live lives worthy of their calling (<a href="/ephesians/4.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a>).<p><b>O God of Israel</b><br>This designation emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and the nation of Israel. It recalls the historical context of God's promises to the patriarchs and His ongoing faithfulness to His chosen people. The title "God of Israel" is a reminder of God's unique relationship with Israel, as seen in His deliverance from Egypt and His guidance through the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/3-15.htm">Exodus 3:15</a>, <a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">1 Kings 8:23</a>). It also points to the broader narrative of redemption that finds fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate expression of God's covenant faithfulness (<a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68-73</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 a deep personal lament and plea for God's intervention.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord_god_of_hosts.htm">Lord GOD of Hosts</a></b><br>A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, highlighting His power and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god_of_israel.htm">God of Israel</a></b><br>This title underscores God's covenant relationship with Israel, His chosen people, and His faithfulness to them.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_hope_in_you.htm">Those who hope in You</a></b><br>Refers to the faithful believers who place their trust and expectation in God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_seek_you.htm">Those who seek You</a></b><br>Represents individuals actively pursuing a relationship with God, seeking His presence and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_responsibility_of_witness.htm">The Responsibility of Witness</a></b><br>As believers, our actions and words should not cause others to stumble or lose faith. We are called to live in a way that honors God and supports the faith of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_hope.htm">The Power of Hope</a></b><br>Placing hope in God is a source of strength and assurance. This hope should be evident in our lives, encouraging others to trust in God as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god_actively.htm">Seeking God Actively</a></b><br>Our relationship with God requires active pursuit. Seeking God involves prayer, study, and obedience, which in turn strengthens our faith and witness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_people.htm">God's Faithfulness to His People</a></b><br>God is faithful to those who seek Him. Understanding His covenant relationship with Israel can deepen our appreciation of His promises to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_shame_and_dishonor.htm">Avoiding Shame and Dishonor</a></b><br>Living a life aligned with God's will helps prevent bringing shame or dishonor to His name and to the community of believers.<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/how_is_eternal_punishment_just_for_sins.htm">How can eternal punishment be just for finite sins?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god's_love_align_with_ot_punishments.htm">Psalm 86:5 - How can a God said to be 'abounding in steadfast love' align with the severity of punishments described elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_the_ark's_location_host_god's_presence.htm">Psalm 132:8: Is there any scientific or historical basis for believing the ark's physical location could host God's presence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jesus_both_forgive_and_whip.htm">Why does Jesus say 'turn the other cheek' (Matthew 5:39) but then violently cleanse the temple with a whip (John 2:15)?</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>(6) <span class= "bld">Let not them.</span>--We again meet the feeling so common in the Psalms (see especially <a href="/context/psalms/44-17.htm" title="All this is come on us; yet have we not forgotten you, neither have we dealt falsely in your covenant.">Psalm 44:17-22</a>), that the sufferings of any member of Israel must bring dishonour on the name of Jehovah and on His religion. Here, however, it seems to touch a higher chord of feeling and to approach the true Churchmanship--the <span class= "ital">esprit de corps </span>of the Kingdom of Heaven--which attaches a greater heinousness to the sin because it may harm the brethren. Not only would Jehovah be dishonoured in the sight of the heathen if He seemed to be disregarding His part of the covenant, but for an Israelite to have violated his part brought shame on all Israel.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/69.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let not them that wait on thee</span> (or, <span class="accented">hope in thee</span>)<span class="accented">, <span class="cmt_word"></span>O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed for my sake;</span> or, <span class="accented">through me</span> (Revised Version); <span class="accented">on my</span> <span class="accented">account</span> (Kay) - as they would be if I, although thy faithful worshipper, were delivered into my enemies' hands. <span class="cmt_word">Let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.</span> One of the many places where the second clause is a simple echo of the first. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/69-6.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">May those who hope in You</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹוֶיךָ֮</span> <span class="translit">(qō·we·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6960.htm">Strong's 6960: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind together, collect, to expect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be ashamed</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֘בֹ֤שׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ḇō·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through me,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִ֨י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">O Lord</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">GOD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוִ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts;</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָ֫א֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may those who seek You</span><br /><span class="heb">מְבַקְשֶׁ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḇaq·še·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be dishonored</span><br /><span class="heb">יִכָּ֣לְמוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yik·kā·lə·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3637.htm">Strong's 3637: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wound, to taunt, insult</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through me,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">O God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֝לֹהֵ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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 /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/69-6.htm">Psalm 69:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/69-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 69:6 Don't let those who wait for you (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/69-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 69:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 69:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/69-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 69:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 69:7" /></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>