Psalms 69:26 Meaning and Explanation
“For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The enemies persecute those already afflicted by God and mock the wounds God Himself has caused.
The Context of Psalms 69:26
The enemies' cruelty is magnified by the fact that they target those whom God has already afflicted.
What Does Psalms 69:26 Mean?
The enemies do not stop at innocent opposition; they prey on the already-smitten. They pursue those whom God has already wounded, adding human cruelty to divine discipline. This shows cruelty layered upon existing suffering.
Moreover, they 'talk to the grief'—they speak words that aggravate and mock the wounds God has inflicted. Rather than offer compassion to the suffering, they weaponize the victims' pain in conversation. This compounds injustice by adding mockery to an already-painful situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 69:26
What does Psalms 69:26 mean?
The enemies persecute those already afflicted by God and mock the wounds God Himself has caused.
What is the context of Psalms 69:26?
The enemies' cruelty is magnified by the fact that they target those whom God has already afflicted.