Psalm 69:5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 More numerous than the hairs of my head
are those who hate me without cause.(A)
Those who would destroy me are mighty,
my enemies without reason.
Must I now restore
what I did not steal?[a]
Footnotes
- 69:5 What I did not steal: the psalmist, falsely accused of theft, is being forced to make restitution.
Psalm 69:8-10
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
8 For it is on your account I bear insult,
that disgrace covers my face.(A)
9 I have become an outcast to my kindred,
a stranger to my mother’s children.(B)
10 Because zeal for your house has consumed me,[a]
I am scorned by those who scorn you.(C)
Psalm 69:14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
III
14 But I will pray to you, Lord,
at a favorable time.
God, in your abundant kindness, answer me
with your sure deliverance.(A)
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