Psalms 69:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist pleads against complete engulfment and final destruction.
The Context of Psalms 69:15
The psalmist expresses fear of death and complete destruction.
What Does Psalms 69:15 Mean?
The imagery escalates from sinking to being swallowed, from water to a pit that closes its mouth. This progression depicts total annihilation—first overwhelming, then absorption, then entombment. The psalmist fears not just suffering but obliteration.
The personified pit with a mouth waiting to close evokes both the grave and the underworld. The psalmist prays to be spared from crossing the threshold of death, to be retrieved before all hope ends.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 69:15
What does Psalms 69:15 mean?
The psalmist pleads against complete engulfment and final destruction.
What is the context of Psalms 69:15?
The psalmist expresses fear of death and complete destruction.