Psalms 69:20 | DiscipleDeck

Bible Commentary

Psalms 69:20

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

Reproach hath broken my heart,.... This was his case when his soul was exceeding sorrowful unto death, and his heart like wax melted in the midst of his bows is, Mt 26:38;and I am full of heaviness; as he was in the garden, Mr 14:33; or, "very sick, [yea], incurably sick", as the word signifies; see 2Sa 12:15.

For what cure is there for a broken heart?and I looked [for some] to take pity, but [there was] none; and for comforters, but I found none: his disciples forsook him and fled; the priests, scribes, and common people, that attended him at the cross, mocking him; the thieves that were crucified with him reviled him; and his Father hid his face from him; only a few women stood afar off and lamented.

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Read today's devotional Save my progress

More for Psalms 69:20

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Psalms 69 — OverviewPsalms 69 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid penned this psalm when he was in affliction; and in it, I. He complains of the great distress and trouble he was in and earnestly begs of God to relieve and succour him, ver. 1-21. II. He imprecates the…Psalms 69 — OverviewPsalms 69 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 69:1, David complains of his affliction; Psalms 69:13, He prays for deliverance; Psalms 69:22, He devotes his enemies to destruction; Psalms 69:30, He praises God with thanksgiving. Psalms 45:1, Psalms 60:1,…Psalms 69 — OverviewPsalms 69 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTo the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, [A Psalm] of David. Of the word "shoshannim", See Gill on "Ps 45:1", title. The Targum renders it,"concerning the removal of the sanhedrim;''which was about the time of Christ's…Psalms 69:1-36Psalms 69:1-36 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION THIS is the cry of one suffering severely from men, partly on account of his own sins (Psalms 69:5), but mainly for the sake of God (Psalms 69:7-9). It is said to be "written in the style of Jeremiah"…Psalms 69:13-21Psalms 69:13-21 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid had been speaking before of the spiteful reproaches which his enemies cast upon him; here he adds, But, as for me, my prayer is unto thee. They spoke ill of him for his fasting and praying, and for that…Psalms 69:13-21Psalms 69:13-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe psalmist now betakes himself to earnest prayer—he has sufficiently represented his condition, though he still adds a few words respecting it (Psalms 69:19-21), and the immediate need is relief. He therefore…

commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.