Psalms 69:7

"Don’t let those who wait for you be shamed through me, Lord GOD of Armies. Don’t let those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me, God of Israel."

Key Reflection

Psalms 69:7 reflects the psalmist's earnest prayer to the LORD, beseeching divine protection for the faithful community. The psalmist pleads that those who wait on God and seek His presence should not be shamed or brought to dishonor due to their association with him. This verse underscores the psalmist’s deep concern for the reputation of God among his people, recognizing that personal suffering can reflect poorly on the whole community in a way that might bring reproach upon those who trust in God's name.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Because for thy sake I have borne reproach -In thy cause; in defense of thy truth; because I have professed to be a friend of God. The true reason why these calamities have come upon me is that I have been thy professed friend, and have endeavored to do my duty to thee. The reproach connected with religion in a world of sin, or where true religion is hated, has fallen on me. Shame hath covered my face -The idea here is not that he had himself been ashamed of religion or of the service of God, but that he had suffered shame, derision, reproach among people for his professed attachment to the truth.

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