Psalm 69:1-3

International Standard Version

To the Director: To the tune of^[a] “The Lilies”. Davidic.

When God Seems Distant

69 Deliver me, God,
    because the waters are up to my neck.^[b]
²I am sinking in deep mire,
    and there is no solid ground.^[c]
I have come into deep water,
    and the flood overwhelms me.
³I am exhausted from calling for help.
    My throat is parched.
        My eyes are strained from looking for God.

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Psalm 69:1 Lit. According to
Psalm 69:1 Lit. soul
Psalm 69:2 Or foothold

Psalm 69:1-3

New International Version

Psalm 69^[a]

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

¹Save me, O God,
    for the waters^(A) have come up to my neck.^(B)
²I sink in the miry depths,^(C)
    where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters;
    the floods engulf me.
³I am worn out calling for help;^(D)
    my throat is parched.
My eyes fail,^(E)
    looking for my God.

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

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Psalm 69:1-3

International Standard Version

To the Director: To the tune of^[a] “The Lilies”. Davidic.

When God Seems Distant

Footnotes

Psalm 69:1-3

New International Version

Psalm 69^[a]

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

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Psalm 69:1-3 International Standard Version

To the Director: To the tune of[a] “The Lilies”. Davidic.

When God Seems Distant

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Psalm 69:1-3 New International Version

Psalm 69[a]

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

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Psalm 69:1-3

International Standard Version

To the Director: To the tune of^[a] “The Lilies”. Davidic.

Psalm 69:1-3

New International Version

Psalm 69^[a]