Psalms 69:20 Meaning and Explanation
“Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.”
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Read Full Chapter →The reproach has broken the psalmist's heart, and he finds no human comfort or compassion.
The Context of Psalms 69:20
Emotional and relational desolation: the heart is broken and isolated even from potential human comfort.
What Does Psalms 69:20 Mean?
Reproach is not merely external mockery—it has broken his heart, shattered his inner self. He is full of heaviness, weighted down by grief that is both physical and spiritual. The damage is profound and total.
The psalmist looked for pity and found none; he sought comforters and found none. Complete human abandonment accompanies his inner devastation. No one reaches out to ease his burden, making God his only hope.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 69:20
What does Psalms 69:20 mean?
The reproach has broken the psalmist's heart, and he finds no human comfort or compassion.
What is the context of Psalms 69:20?
Emotional and relational desolation: the heart is broken and isolated even from potential human comfort.