Psalms 69:2

I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.

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Other Translations for Psalms 69:2

BSB

I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me.

AKJV

I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.

CPDV

I have become stuck in a deep quagmire, and there is no firm footing. I have arrived at the height of the sea, and a tempest has overwhelmed me.

ERV

I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.

NHEB

I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold. I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.

SMT

I sank in mire of depth, and no standing: I came into depths of waters and the floods overwhelmed me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 69:2

IsinkH2883VerbindeepH4688Noun Feminine mireH3121Noun MasculinewherethereisnostandingH4613Noun MasculineIamcomeH935VerbintodeepH4615Noun Masculine watersH4325Noun MasculinewherethefloodsH7641Noun Feminine overflowH7857Verbme

Commentary for Psalms 69:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 69:2

Summary

Sinking in quicksand with no footing

Event

Deepening distress

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC