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Psalms 69:6–7

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Psalms 69:6

6Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.

Psalms 69:7

7Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 69:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wait

To remain in expectation or readiness; to attend or serve; as a noun, an ambush or concealed watch.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hosts

Armies or organized multitudes; also persons who receive guests, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sake

Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

confounded

Confused, perplexed, mixed in disorder, dismayed, or put to shame.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 69:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sake

Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reproach

Shame; infamy; disgrace. That which is the cause of shame or disgrace.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

shame

A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor; as a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 6

  1. Psalms 25:3
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  2. Psalms 35:26
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  3. Luke 24:19–21
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  4. Isaiah 49:23
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  5. Psalms 72:18
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From verse 7

  1. Isaiah 50:6
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  2. Jeremiah 15:15
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  3. Psalms 44:22
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  4. Hebrews 12:2
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  5. Isaiah 53:3
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