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Psalm 69

To the Chief Musician; [set to the tune of] “Lilies.” [A Psalm] of David.

Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck [they threaten my life].

I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, where the floods overwhelm me.

I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched; my eyes fail with waiting [hopefully] for my God.

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Psalm 69[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David.

Save me, O God,
    for the waters(A) have come up to my neck.(B)
I sink in the miry depths,(C)
    where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters;
    the floods engulf me.
I am worn out calling for help;(D)
    my throat is parched.
My eyes fail,(E)
    looking for my God.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 69:1 In Hebrew texts 69:1-36 is numbered 69:2-37.