Psalms 69:26
“For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.”

What does Psalms 69:26 mean?
Psalm 69:26 in the King James Version states, "For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded." This verse is part of a lament psalm, in which the psalmist is crying out to God in distress and asking for help and…
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In the quiet moments of life, there are whispers that pierce the darkness of our souls, and in those moments of despair, Psalm 69:26 emerges like a lighthouse on a stormy sea. The verse states: "For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those…
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Heavenly Father, As I bow before Your throne of grace today, my heart is laden with sorrow for the injustices and afflictions that befall those who walk in Your ways, as reminded by the words of Psalm 69:26, "For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the…
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