Psalms 69:29 Meaning and Explanation
“But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist, poor and sorrowful, asks God to lift him up and exalt him.
The Context of Psalms 69:29
A pivot from judgment against enemies to trust in God's power to elevate the psalmist from poverty and grief.
What Does Psalms 69:29 Mean?
Contrast: after prayers against enemies comes hope for self. The psalmist acknowledges his own poverty and sorrow—not boasting, not claiming strength, but stating his actual condition. He is without resources and without consolation.
Yet he asks God to set him up on high—to lift him from despair to a place of exaltation. This is not human advancement but God's salvation raising him from the depths to a place of honor and security.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 69:29
What does Psalms 69:29 mean?
The psalmist, poor and sorrowful, asks God to lift him up and exalt him.
What is the context of Psalms 69:29?
A pivot from judgment against enemies to trust in God's power to elevate the psalmist from poverty and grief.