Psalms 69:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist repeats his cry for deliverance from drowning and from his enemies.
The Context of Psalms 69:14
Urgent petition for rescue that combines metaphorical and relational dimensions of suffering.
What Does Psalms 69:14 Mean?
This petition echoes verse 2 but with added urgency and specificity. 'Deliver me out of the mire'—pull me from the place where I have no footing. 'Let me not sink'—prevent my complete submersion. The plea is for rescue before it is too late.
Deliverance encompasses both the natural (waters and mire) and the personal (enemies who hate him). God must intervene in both the physical threat and the relational crisis that endangers the psalmist.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 69:14
What does Psalms 69:14 mean?
The psalmist repeats his cry for deliverance from drowning and from his enemies.
What is the context of Psalms 69:14?
Urgent petition for rescue that combines metaphorical and relational dimensions of suffering.