May 12th, 2026
Tehilliym (Psalms) 69
A plea for Elohiym to not hide His face from His troubled servant.
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of Da’vid.
Introduction:
Tehilliym 69 is a psalm of Da’vid that expresses deep distress and a desperate cry to Yahuah for deliverance. Using vivid imagery like overwhelming waters, David describes a condition where he is afflicted, hated without cause, and worn down from a continual onslaught. His suffering is not due to wrongdoing, but is connected to his zeal and devotion of obedience to Father Yahuah, revealing the reality that the righteous can face intense opposition and reproach just for being obedient to Father Yahuah.
At the same time, this psalm carries strong prophetic significance, pointing forward to Yahusha Ha’Mashiach incomprehensible love that He had for us, when He fully embodied righteous suffering and rejection bearing the shame and humility of our sins before Father Yahauh. Tehilliym 69 therefore serves not only as a personal lament, but as a witness to the pattern of suffering and deliverance that finds its fulfillment in Mashiach Yahusha, showing that Yahuah hears and ultimately redeems those who call upon Him.
Tehilliym 69 (KJV-YS): Part 2
Verses 9-12: Reproach for Zeal Toward Yahuah
Insights:
In verses 9 thru 12, Da’vid reveals that his suffering comes from his deep devotion toward Yahuah, as his zeal for Yahuah’s house causes him to bear the reproach and hatred directed against Yahuah. Even his acts of humility through weeping, fasting, and mourning became reasons for others to mock and scorn him, showing how the world often rejects genuine righteousness and repentance. Da’vid became the subject of ridicule among both leaders and common people, yet he remained faithful to Yahuah despite the shame and rejection. These verses also prophetically point toward Yahusha Ha’Mashiach, who was likewise consumed with zeal for His Father’s house and endured mockery, rejection, and reproach while remaining obedient unto the end.
“9. For the zeal of Thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached Thee are fallen upon me. 10. When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach. 11. I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them. 12. They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.”
Cross References:
v-9: “For the zeal of Thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached Thee are fallen upon me.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 149:139-140 – “My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten Thy words. Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.”
Yochanon (John) 2:16-17 – “And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not My Father’s house an house of merchandise. And His talmidiym (disciples) remembered that it was written, The zeal of Thine house hath eaten Me up.”
Romaiym (Romans) 15:3-4 – “For even Mashiach pleased not Himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached Thee fell on Me. For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
Reflection: True zeal (intense devotion and dedication) for Yahuah will often bring reproach from the world, yet loving Him more than the approval of men is the mark of genuine faithfulness.
v-10: “When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 35:12-15 – “They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul. But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom. I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother. But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not:”
Luqas (Luke) 7:33-34– “For Yochanon the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. The Son of A’dam is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!”
Reflection: Humbling ourselves before Yahuah through repentance, prayer, and fasting may not always be understood by others, but Yahuah sees every sincere act of devotion.
v-11: “I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.”
Devariym (Deuteronomy) 28:37 – “And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither Yahuah shall lead thee.”
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 11:21 – “Woe unto thee, Koraziyn! woe unto thee, Beyt Tsayad! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tsor and Tsiydon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.”
Reflection: Walking in brokenness and humility before Yahuah can make us appear weak before men, yet humility is precious in the sight of Elohiym.
v-12: “They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.”
Qiynah (Lamentations) 3:14-15 – “I was a derision to all my people; and their song all the day. He hath filled me with bitterness, He hath made me drunken with wormwood.”
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 27:12-13 – “And when He was accused of the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. Then said Pilate unto Him, Hearest Thou not how many things they witness against Thee?”
Reflection: Those who follow Yahuah may become targets of mockery and slander, but the opinions of men cannot overturn the Truth of Yahuah’s love for those who are obedient to Him.
Application — Verses 9-12:
As followers of Yahuah, we must be willing to stand for His Truth even when it brings rejection, misunderstanding, or mockery from others. Our devotion to Yahuah should remain stronger than our desire for acceptance by the world. When we humble ourselves through repentance, prayer, fasting, or mourning over sin, we should not be discouraged if others criticize or ridicule us. Instead, we continue walking faithfully before Yahuah, knowing that Yahusha Ha’Mashiach also endured reproach and remained obedient unto the end.
Verses 13-18: Crying To Yahuah for Deliverance and Mercy
Insights:
In these verses, Da’vid turns fully toward Yahuah in the midst of rejection, affliction, and overwhelming trouble, showing that prayer becomes the refuge of the righteous when surrounded by suffering. Though enemies seek to destroy him and the floods of affliction threaten to consume him, Da’vid places his confidence not in his own strength but in the mercy, lovingkindness, and truth of Yahuah. His cry reveals both urgency and trust, knowing that only Yahuah can draw near, redeem, and deliver him from the deep mire and the hatred of his enemies. These verses also prophetically reflect Yahusha Ha’Mashiach, who in His suffering continually cried unto the Father and trusted completely in His will, even while surrounded by rejection, sorrow, and persecution.
“13. But as for me, my prayer is unto Thee, O Yahuah, in an acceptable time: O Elohiym, in the multitude of Thy mercy hear me, in the truth of Thy yeshu’a (salvation). 14. Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters. 15. Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. 16. Hear me, O Yahuah; for Thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies. 17. And hide not Thy face from Thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily. 18. Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.”
Cross References:
v-13: “But as for me, my prayer is unto Thee, O Yahuah, in an acceptable time: O Elohiym, in the multitude of Thy mercy hear me, in the truth of Thy yeshu’a (salvation).”
Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 49:7-10 – “Thus saith Yahuah, the Redeemer of Yashar’el, and His Set-Apart One, to Him whom man despiseth, to Him whom the nation abhorreth, to a Servant of rulers, kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of Yahuah that is faithful, and the Set-Apart One of Yashar’el, and He shall choose Thee. Thus saith Yahuah, In an acceptable time have I heard Thee, and in a day of yeshu’a (salvation) have I helped Thee: and I will preserve Thee, and give Thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; That Thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in all high places. They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for He that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall He guide them.”
2nd Qorintiym (Corinthians) 6:1-3 – “We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of Elohiym in vain. (For He saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of yeshu’a have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of yeshu’a.) Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:”
Reflection: Even in seasons of rejection and suffering, we must continue crying unto Yahuah, trusting in His mercy and perfect timing for deliverance.
v-14: “Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 25:18-20 –“Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in Thee.”
Marqus (Mark) 15:34– “And at the ninth hour Yahusha cried with a loud voice, saying, Eliy, Eliy, lama azavtaniy? which is, being interpreted, ELIY, ELIY, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”
Reflection: Only Yahuah can pull us out of the deep mire of affliction, sin, and oppression when we feel overwhelmed beyond our own strength.
v-15: “Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.”
Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 43:1-2–“But now thus saith Yahuah that created thee, O Ya’aqov, and He that formed thee, O Yashar’el, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 12:40 – “For as Yonah was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of A’dam be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”
Reflection: The floods and depths of life may try to swallow us spiritually and emotionally, but Yahuah is greater than every trial that rises against His people.
v-16: “Hear me, O Yahuah; for Thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 36:6-7 – “Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; Thy judgments are a great deep: O Yahuah, Thou preservest man and beast. How excellent is Thy lovingkindness, O Elohiym! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Thy wings.”
Titus (Titus) 3:4-6 – “But after that the kindness and love of Elohiym our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of Ruach Ha’Qodesh ( the Set-Apart Ghost); Which He shed on us abundantly through Yahusha Ha’Mashiach our Saviour; ”
Reflection: Yahuah’s lovingkindness and tender mercies remind us that He listens to the cries of His servants and responds according to His compassion.
v-17: “And hide not Thy face from Thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 27:9-10 – “Hide not Thy face far from me; put not Thy servant away in anger: Thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O Ekohiym of my yeshu’a (salvation.) When my father and my mother forsake me, then Yahuah will take me up.”
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 26:38 – “Then saith He unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with Me.”
Reflection: In times of trouble, we should seek the face of Yahuah urgently and confidently, knowing that He does not abandon those who call upon Him in truth.
v-18: “Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 31:5 – “Into Thine hand I commit my ruach (spirit): Thou hast redeemed me, O Yahuah El of Truth.”
Luqas (Luke) 23:46– “And when Yahusha had cried with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Thy hands I commend My Ruach: and having said thus, He gave up His Ruach.”
Reflection: Yahuah is not distant from the afflicted; He draws near to redeem, deliver, and defend those who place their trust in Him.
Application — Verses 13-18:
In seasons of deep affliction, warfare of the ruach, or overwhelming circumstances, we must continually cry out unto Yahuah and place our trust fully in His mercy and deliverance. Rather than relying upon our own understanding or strength, we seek His face through prayer and remain confident that He hears the cries of His people. Even when trials seem to surround us like deep waters, we hold firmly to the truth that Yahuah is near, faithful to redeem, and able to sustain us through every hardship according to His perfect will and timing.
Conclusion — Tehilliym 69:9-18 (Part 2)
These verses of Tehilliym 69 reveal the burden that often comes with true devotion toward Yahuah. Da’vid shows that zeal for Yahuah’s house and obedience to His ways can bring reproach, rejection, mockery, and isolation from a world that resists righteousness. Yet rather than turning bitter or walking away, Da’vid continually humbles himself before Yahuah through fasting, mourning, and prayer, placing his trust fully in the mercy and lovingkindness of Elohiym. His example teaches that the righteous are called to remain faithful even when misunderstood, slandered, or surrounded by affliction.
At the same time, these verses prophetically point toward Yahusha Ha’Mashiach, who was consumed with zeal for His Father’s house and endured reproach, persecution, and suffering without cause. Just as Da’vid cried unto Yahuah from the deep waters of affliction, Yahusha also entrusted Himself fully to the Father in the midst of sorrow and rejection. Together, these verses remind us that while obedience to Yahuah may bring trials and opposition, Yahuah remains near to those who seek Him, faithful to hear their cries, sustain them through suffering, and ultimately bring redemption and yeshu’a (salvation) according to His perfect will.
Self-Study & Application Questions — Tehilliym 69:9-18
- Does my zeal for Yahuah and His truth influence the way I live daily, even when it may bring rejection or criticism from others?
- When I humble myself before Yahuah through prayer, fasting, repentance, or mourning over sin, am I seeking His approval above the opinions of men?
- How do I respond when I am mocked, misunderstood, or falsely judged for my faith or obedience to Yahuah’s commandments?
- In times of deep affliction or spiritual struggle, do I continue crying out unto Yahuah with trust and patience, or do I begin to doubt His presence and care?
- Are there areas in my life where I am trying to escape the “deep waters” in my own strength rather than allowing Yahuah to deliver me in His timing?
- Do I truly believe that Yahuah hears my prayers and draws near to me in times of trouble, even when the answer is delayed?
- How does the example of Yahusha Ha’Mashiach enduring reproach and suffering encourage me to remain faithful during seasons of hardship?
- Am I willing to remain obedient to Yahuah even if standing for righteousness causes isolation, rejection, or loss in this world?