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Psalm 69:5 Meaning

O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.

Context Explained

3I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.

4They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.

5O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.

6Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.

7Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.

Key Themes

sinconfessionhumility

Related Cross References

  • 1 John 1:8

    Both verses emphasize the acknowledgment of sin and the need for confession.

  • Psalm 38:4

    This verse similarly expresses the burden of sin and the awareness of one's faults.

  • Romans 3:23

    This verse explains that all have sinned, aligning with the theme of acknowledging one's foolishness.

Source: Psalm 69:5