Psalm 69:25-36 NKJV
25 Let their dwelling place be desolate;
Let no one live in their tents.
26 For they persecute the ones You have struck,
And talk of the grief of those You have wounded.
27 Add iniquity to their iniquity,
And let them not come into Your righteousness.
28 Let them be blotted out of the book of the living,
And not be written with the righteous.
29 But I am poor and sorrowful;
Let Your salvation, O God, set me up on high.
30 I will praise the name of God with a song,
And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.
31 This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bull,
Which has horns and hooves.
32 The humble shall see this and be glad;
And you who seek God, your hearts shall live.
33 For the Lord hears the poor,
And does not despise His prisoners.
34 Let heaven and earth praise Him,
The seas and everything that moves in them.
35 For God will save Zion
And build the cities of Judah,
That they may dwell there and possess it.
36 Also, the descendants of His servants shall inherit it,
And those who love His name shall dwell in it.
Psalm 69 concludes with a striking contrast. After recounting deep suffering and cries for justice, David’s words shift to a confident hope in God’s deliverance and restoration. In verses 25-36, we see both a warning of judgment for the wicked and a promise of salvation for God’s people, reminding us of His justice and mercy.
David calls for judgment on those who oppose God, asking that their dwelling places become desolate. These words may seem harsh, but they reflect God’s holiness and the reality of His justice. Sin has consequences, and those who persist in rebellion against God will face His righteous judgment. This sobering truth reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance.
Yet, the psalm does not end in judgment but in praise. David declares that God will save Zion and rebuild His people. Those who seek Him will dwell in His presence, experiencing His blessings and faithfulness. This promise is not just for Israel but for all who trust in God. The psalmist’s words anticipate the ultimate salvation found in Jesus Christ, who came to redeem and restore what sin had broken.
As David reflects on God’s deliverance, his response is worship. He proclaims that even the humble shall see this and be glad. God’s salvation is not only for the strong or self-sufficient but for the humble, those who seek Him with a contrite heart. This is the heart of the gospel: God’s grace is freely given to those who know their need and receive Him in faith.
For Christians, Psalm 69:25-36 reminds us of God’s power to save and His promise to restore. Whatever trials or opposition we face, we can trust in His faithfulness. He will bring justice, deliver His people, and fulfill His purposes. In response, we are called to join in the psalmist’s worship, praising God for His unfailing love and mercy.
Let us pray: Faithful Lord, we praise You for Your justice and salvation. Teach us to trust in Your promises, and may our hearts be filled with worship for all You have done. Through Jesus Christ, our Savior, Amen.