Psalms 69:28 Meaning and Explanation
“Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks that the enemies be erased from the record of life and righteous people.
The Context of Psalms 69:28
Prayer for total exclusion from God's record of the living and from the community of the righteous.
What Does Psalms 69:28 Mean?
The book of the living is God's register of those who belong to the covenant community and are granted continued life and blessing. To be blotted out is to be removed from God's favor, to have one's name erased from the roll of the living.
Not being written with the righteous means exclusion from the company of the faithful. This is ultimate exile—not just from the psalmist or from Israel, but from God's record of those who will inherit blessing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 69:28
What does Psalms 69:28 mean?
The psalmist asks that the enemies be erased from the record of life and righteous people.
What is the context of Psalms 69:28?
Prayer for total exclusion from God's record of the living and from the community of the righteous.