Psalms 69:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all before thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 69:19
Affirmation that God's omniscience encompasses both the sufferer's shame and the enemies' malice.
What Does Psalms 69:19 Mean?
Nothing is hidden from God: He knows the reproach, shame, and dishonor in full detail. This knowledge is not distant or theoretical but intimate—God sees what the psalmist suffers. The triple emphasis (reproach, shame, dishonor) stresses the totality of the public humiliation.
All adversaries are before God as well. God sees them completely, knows their names and intentions. This declaration affirms that God is not blind to injustice; He witnesses the enemy's actions and the sufferer's vulnerability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 69:19
What does Psalms 69:19 mean?
God is fully aware of the psalmist's public humiliation and the identity of all his enemies.
What is the context of Psalms 69:19?
Affirmation that God's omniscience encompasses both the sufferer's shame and the enemies' malice.