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Notes
When the psalmist denies himself normal comforts to seek God in prayer, the wicked ridicule him.
Mistreated and abandoned by family, friends, and community, the psalmist seeks comfort, relief (Psalm 69:13–18), and justice (69:22–28) from the Lord.
In this personal lament, the poet shares his vulnerability, humiliation, and deep pain. He asks God to defend him for the sake of the righteous.
These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.
Glossary
David Fast, Fasting Music Persecution Psalms, Book of Shoshannim, Shoshannim-Eduth
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Fasting for the Chastening of the Soul Fasting in his Zeal for Zion Fasting: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Persecution of Jesus Persecution of the Righteous Repentance: Exemplified