Psalms 69 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition（CEVDCI）

(By David for the music leader. To the tune “Lilies.”)God Can Be Trusted

1Save me, God!

I am about to drown.

2I am sinking deep in the mud,

and my feet are slipping.

I am about to be swept under

by a mighty flood.

3I am worn out from crying,

and my throat is dry.

I have waited for you

till my eyes are blurred.

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but they still insulted me.

11They sneered at me

for wearing sackcloth

to show my sorrow.

12Rulers and judges gossip

about me,

and drunkards make up songs

to mock me.

13But I pray to you, Lord.

So when the time is right,

answer me and help me

with your wonderful love.

14Don't let me sink in the mud,

but save me from my enemies

and from the deep water.

15Don't let me be

swept away by a flood

or drowned in the ocean

or swallowed by death.

16Answer me, Lord!

You are kind and good.

Pay attention to me!

You are truly merciful.

17Don't turn away from me.

I am your servant,

and I am in trouble.

Please hurry and help!

18Come and save me

from my enemies.

19You know how I am insulted,

mocked, and disgraced;

you know every one

of my enemies.

20I am crushed by insults,

and I feel sick.

I had hoped for mercy and pity,

but there was none.

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better than offering an ox

or a full-grown bull.

32When those in need see this,

they will be happy,

and the Lord's worshipers

will be encouraged.

33The Lord will listen

when the homeless cry out,

and he will never forget

his people in prison.

34Heaven and earth

will praise our God,

and so will the oceans

and everything in them.

35God will rescue Jerusalem,

and he will rebuild

the towns of Judah.

His people will live there

on their own land,

36and when the time comes,

their children will inherit

the land.

Then everyone who loves God

will also settle there.