Psalm 69: text of prayer in Russian

Reading rules

The text refers to kathisma 9 and is read during Orthodox Compline - a service in monasteries that takes place after the evening meal. In addition, the entire Russian Orthodox Church reads it during Great Compline and the Great Midnight Office on Saturday.

Psalm 69 expresses a very emotional demand for help

In addition to Compline, the psalm can be read as part of the study of Holy Scripture, as well as in special, difficult spiritual times, when a person needs answers from the Creator and His intercession. You can read the psalm when:

There is a need for protection from dark forces;
Passions overwhelm the soul;
There are difficulties with neighbors;
When you need to find refuge from worries and problems;
When you need answers.

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You can read the psalm in Church Slavonic or modern Russian - for better understanding:

Psalter. Psalm 69

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When to read Psalm 69

In churches and temples, Psalm 69 is read during Great Compline and the Great Midnight Office on Saturday. In monasteries, the words of the song can be heard during the service after the evening meal. The text should be consulted in difficult times when you need answers from the Lord. Psalm 69 is read in Russian and in houses in front of the images when:

We need protection from bad thoughts and evil forces;
Problems in relationships with loved ones;
Overwhelmed by worries and doubts;
We need answers from the Lord.

Psalm 22

(1) To the manager. At the "morning dawn"1. Song of David. (2) My Omnipotent, Omnipotent! Why did you leave me? My salvation is far away - the words of my cry. (3) O my Almighty! I cried during the day, but You did not answer me, at night - and there is no peace for me. (4) But You, O Holy One, live in the praises of Israel. (5) Our fathers trusted in You, they trusted, and You delivered them. (6) They cried out to You and were saved; they trusted in You and were not ashamed. (7) But I am a worm, and not a man, reproached by men and despised by the people. (8) Everyone who sees me mocks me, whispers with their lips, nods with their heads. (9) He who trusts in G-d will deliver him, save him, for He delights in him. (10) You brought me out of the womb and comforted me at my mother’s breast. (11) I was left to You from the womb, from my mother’s womb You are my Almighty. (12) Do not move away from me, for trouble is near, but there is no helper. (13) Many bulls surrounded me, the fat oxen of Bashan surrounded me. (14) They opened their mouth against me, a lion tearing and roaring. (15) I was poured out like water, all my bones were divided, my heart became like wax, melted in my entrails. (16) My strength is dried up like a potsherd, my tongue is stuck to the roof of my mouth, You have prepared me for the dust of death. (17) For dogs have surrounded me; a crowd of evildoers has surrounded me, like my hands and my feet like a lion. (18) I can count all my bones, but they look and make a spectacle out of me. (19) They divide my garments among themselves; they cast lots for my clothing. (20) But You, O God, do not go away; - my strength! Hurry to my aid. (21) Deliver my soul from the sword, and my only soul from the dog. (22) Save me from the mouth of the lion, and You delivered me from the horns of the buffalo. (23) I will proclaim Your name to my brothers, in the midst of the congregation I will praise You. (24) You who fear God, praise Him! All the descendants of Jacob, honor Him! Let all the descendants of Israel revere Him, (25) for He did not despise or reject the sufferings of the oppressed, nor did He hide His face from him, but heard him when he cried out to Him. (26) My praise comes from You in the great congregation; I will pay my vows to those who fear Him. (27) The meek will eat and be satisfied; those who seek Him will praise God; your heart will live forever!3. (28) They will remember and turn to G‑d from all the ends of the earth; all the families of the nations will bow down before You, (29) for the kingdom belongs to G‑d, He rules over the nations. (30) All the rich earths will eat and worship; all who go down to the dust will bow down before Him, who cannot revive their souls5. (31) The posterity will serve Him, and will proclaim the Lord to generations. (32) They will come and proclaim the truth to His people who will be born about what He has created.

1 Ancient musical instrument (Metzudat David, Rashi). According to another interpretation, we are talking about the people of Israel, who are called in the Tanakh “the doe of love”, which is like the “morning dawn” (Rashi).2 “One” is one of the names of the soul, which is one, in contrast to the body, consisting of many parts (Metsudat Tziyon).3 Your heart will live and rejoice. When the heart is sad, it is as if it were dead, as it is written about Nabal: “And his heart died” (Shmuel 1, 25:37) (Metzudat David).4 All the “fat”, all the healthy, having enjoyed the abundance, will realize that it is coming from Him, and they will bow to Him (Metzudat David).5 The sages concluded from this that at the moment when the soul leaves the body, the dying see the Divine Presence (RASHI).

The meaning of Psalm 17

It is easy to understand the meaning of Psalm 17 by studying the interpretation of individual verses:

Verse 1 to 4 – Vice describes the Almighty as its patron and protector;
Verses 5 and 6 - being on the verge of despair, the author describes his experiences and emotions;
Verse 7 - the emphasis is on the fact that in difficult times David did not cease to hope in God, it was to Him that he cried out when his life was under threat;
Verses 8 to 19 are a description of the wonderful salvation, mercy and power of the Lord. The righteous man felt the protection of nature itself, messengers of God appeared to him;
Verse 20 to 25 – David insists that he lives as before, according to the laws established by the Most High, therefore he deserves salvation;
Verses 26 to 32 are discussions on the topic of a fair and honest trial, as a result of which God-fearing people receive rewards, and wicked people receive punishment;
Verse 33 to 37 is a description of the graces sent by the One Creator to David for his deep and unshakable faith;
Verse 38 to 46 - David gained the strength to repel his enemies, lend a helping hand to the people, and become king over them justly;
Verse 47 to 51 is an expression of gratitude to God, praising Him, a promise to glorify His name. Reading rules

It is recommended to attend the service, during which the prayer is read in Old Church Slavonic. For personal appeal to the Almighty, they are located near the icons, it is allowed to use Psalm 17 in Russian, studying it allows you to penetrate the words written by David as deeply as possible.

History of writing

The praise of the Lord and rejoicing over the victory of King Jehoshaphat was not accidental. The time of his reign was marked by peace and tranquility in the country, prosperity of the state. Jehoshaphat led an active struggle against idolatry and spread the Law of God throughout all the cities of his country.

Only one war fell to his lot, the outcome of which was predetermined not only by the bravery of the soldiers, but also by God's help. It began due to the desire of neighboring peoples to capture holy Jerusalem. The king found out about this when the hordes of enemies were very close. Then Jehoshaphat turned to God for help and received the Lord’s support. His help and the courage of the military leaders helped inflict a crushing defeat on the invaders. After this, the failed conquerors paid tribute in money and livestock, and the wealth of Judea increased.

Reading Methods

How to read correctly:

Reading the day circle. Everyone understands that the psalms are the basis of the daily cycle of worship. At any time of the day you need to read your specific psalms or their excerpts.
Reading kathismas. The Psalter contains 20 sections, each of which is called a kathisma. Each day has its own week assigned, only these kathismas are read, so in one week the entire psalter is read one hundred percent.
Study of the psalms one by one. Almost all people thoroughly approach the study of the psalms - they study their history, interpretation, prayers that precede and end them. You can memorize individual passages - this way you can get good topics for your own prayers.
Experiential knowledge of Scripture is a more effective method of reading. It is no secret that people who do not have a special theological education, but live righteously, are able to interpret the psalms unsurpassed.

But, despite the above, we should not forget: no amount of independent reading at home can replace the actual worship in church. Indeed, in this case, all the psalms and prayers read appear and are felt as part of the entire Christian Church. Any believer will confirm that the mystical atmosphere present at services in churches is incomparable to anything else.

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Reading methods

How to read correctly:

Reading the daily cycle. Everyone knows that psalms are the basis of the daily cycle of worship. At each period of the day you need to read your specific psalms or passages thereof.
Reading kathismas. The Psalter contains 20 sections, each of which is called a kathisma. Each day of the week is assigned its own, only these kathismas are read, thus the entire psalter is read in its entirety in a week.
Study the psalms one by one. Many people approach the study of the psalms thoroughly - they study their history, interpretation, and the prayers that precede and end them. You can memorize certain passages - this way you can get excellent topics for your prayers.
Experiential knowledge of Scripture is the most powerful way to read. It is no secret that people who do not have a special theological education, but live righteously, are able to interpret the psalms perfectly.

However, despite the above, we should not forget: no independent reading at home can replace real worship in church. Indeed, in this case, all the psalms and prayers read appear and are felt as part of the entire Christian church. Every believer will confirm that the unreal atmosphere present at services in churches is incomparable to anything else.

Psalm of David 69

A number of King David’s songs, which were later included in the Psalter, were written by him during difficult family circumstances. As you know, many tragedies occurred in the family of God’s anointed one, one of which was Absalom’s war against his father. Psalm 69 was written during this war and reveals the emotional experiences of the psalmist.

History of writing

Absalom, after killing his half-brother Amnon for raping his sister Tamar, hid from the king’s face for 2 years

All this time, he tried to draw his father’s attention to himself, asked and threatened various associates to facilitate a reunion with his father

After the king forgave his son, he began to turn those close to him against him, and was very successful in this - the father was forced to flee Jerusalem with a small number of still faithful people.

Other psalms of King David:

During the period of wandering and flight, the 69th song was written - every line in it is a cry to God for help and a thirst for an answer to one’s question.

Important! This is not just a request or a complaint, it is a cry for an answer. Trials and grief could not shake David’s faith in the Almighty, and he also seeks answers from Him and asks for help

Interpretation of the Psalm

This psalm is a prayer to the Lord for help in the fight against enemies, which is why it is part of church services. The words of this text are actually part of another psalm - 39, authored by David, but that text is a pure song of thanksgiving. To understand the psalm, you should analyze the song verse by verse:

In the first verse there is the inscription “For the end of David, for a remembrance, for the Lord to save me” - this place is controversial and many interpreters argue about it. But the most plausible version is this: David wrote Psalm 39 after the end of the fight with Absalom, and later isolated the prayer part and made it a separate song. For what? To more often remember the sin committed, which led to a family tragedy, and pray to the Lord for forgiveness. Verses 2-3: in this place the author uses two names of the Lord at once - God (Elohim) and the Lord (Jehovah), which speaks of different sides of the Most High. Also, the word “struggling” here means to hurry, i.e. the author is already exhausted

He draws God's attention to the enemies who are seeking to kill David and asks for protection from them. He describes the process of taking his revenge. In verses 4-5, the author praises the Lord and blesses Him for not leaving the king and the anointed one without help.

Important! David, despite his status as a king, turns to the Lord for help and understands that he is just a speck of dust in the world and the only power is God

Reading rules

There is a need for protection from dark forces;
Passions overwhelm the soul;
There are difficulties with neighbors;
When you need to find refuge from worries and problems;
When you need answers.

You can read the psalm in Church Slavonic or modern Russian - for better understanding:

1 God, turn to help me, Lord, hasten to help me.

2 Let those who seek my soul be ashamed and put to shame; let those who wish me harm turn back and be put to shame,

3 Let those who say to me immediately return in shame: “It’s good, it’s good!”

4 Let all those who seek You, O God, rejoice and be glad in You, and let those who love Your salvation say continually, “May the Lord be exalted.”

5 But I am poor and needy; God help me. My helper and my deliverer are You; Lord, don't be slow!

Interpretation of the Psalm

In the first verse there is the inscription “For the end of David, for a remembrance, for the Lord to save me” - this place is controversial and many interpreters argue about it. But the most plausible version is this: David wrote Psalm 39 after the end of the fight with Absalom, and later isolated the prayer part and made it a separate song. For what? To more often remember the sin committed, which led to a family tragedy, and pray to the Lord for forgiveness.
Verses 2-3: in this place the author uses two names of the Lord at once - God (Elohim) and the Lord (Jehovah), which speaks of different sides of the Most High. Also, the word “struggling” here means to hurry, i.e. the author is already exhausted. He draws God's attention to the enemies who are seeking to kill David and asks for protection from them. He describes the process of taking his revenge.
In verses 4-5, the author praises the Lord and blesses Him for not leaving the king and the anointed one without help.

Important! David, despite his status as a king, turns to the Lord for help and understands that he is just a speck of dust in the world and the only power is God.

Interpretation

Each verse of the psalm contains important information and a direct appeal to God:

Verse 1-4: In David's time, waters were considered a symbol of trouble. He tells the Lord that the waters reached “his ears,” which means they blocked access to oxygen. Moreover, he goes deeper and deeper into the waters, and the ground under his feet is unsteady, so there is nothing to even lean on. At this time, David turns to the Lord with prayer, but “his throat is dry.” This means a strong cry addressed to the Creator, the highest level of tension in prayer.
Verse 5: David talks about the number of enemies, which cannot be counted like the hairs of a head. About the requirement to answer for deeds and misdeeds that he did not commit. Saul said that David intended to kill him in order to gain power and control it alone. At the same time, David had already been anointed as king, but he did not at all think about the death of the former king. In fact, David's popularity among the people was determined by God, not by ambition.
Verse 6-13: The author of Psalm 68 tells the Creator in plain text that he bears reproach for His sake. All of David’s sins are visible, and none of them were such that they caused persecution. At the same time, the author expresses the hope that his zeal for God will not cease, although it causes ridicule from idle people and relatives.
Verse 14-19: The King of the Jews expresses hope for salvation from his enemies, and it will be sent down according to the great mercy of God, but not according to the merits of David. The psalmist asks for protection and salvation not for himself personally, but for the glory of the Lord, who has the power to protect his chosen one.
Verse 20-22: David is comforted by what the Creator knows about his situation. How they gave him bile instead of food, and instead of food they gave him vinegar to drink. There is a direct analogy here with Jesus Christ, who was also mocked during his execution.
Verse 23-29: Now the author of the psalm prays for reward for the enemies, so that the Lord would punish them, “bend their backs” and darken their eyes with grief, and the wicked would be deprived of their offspring. David calls to blot out the enemies of the Creator from the book of the living and the righteous.
Verse 30-34: The author of the psalm assures the Lord that he will not tire of praising Him, communicating the goodness of God with words that are more exalted than the burnt offering of bulls. And the help of the Creator will instill joy in all those who seek God’s mercy.
Verse 35-36: In anticipation of salvation, the psalmist encourages all who are on earth to praise the Lord.

History of writing and interpretation of the holy message

The sons of Korah, having passed the great test of loyalty to God, wrote a message to the Most High. Enemies constantly committed devastating wars against Israel, and it does not matter whether the sacred song was written under King Hezekiah or Jehoshaphat, the main thing is that the Lord was on the side of the Jews. Other Psalms of David:

Other Psalms of David:

At the very beginning of the psalm, glory is given to God, while He is Refuge and Strength, Protection and Help.

In verses 2-3, Saint John Chrysostom emphasizes that just as the Lord hastened to help the Jewish people, so to this day He is a Quick Helper in the hour of life’s trials for every believer.
Verse 3-4 expresses confidence in a reliable Patron who will protect during the most terrible cataclysms, during earthquakes and sea storms. How often do storms happen in a person’s life in the form of incurable illnesses and financial collapse, the collapse of a family or its absence, while God says: “Do not be afraid, just believe in Me, a strong Patron!”

Psalm 45 gives thanks to God for victory over enemies

Verse 5-6 says that the Lord lives in our hearts; the psalmists wrote about Jerusalem, which rejoices at the waters of the Lord. Nothing can harm where the Most High God reigns; He vows to protect the home of those who keep the covenant with the Lord from dawn to dusk.

On a note! Modern Christians understand the river as Jesus Christ, whose presence brings joy to the abode of the Lord, and our souls.

Verses 7-8 remind us that the enemy does not sleep, attacks are possible from all sides, as in the days of the children of Korah, the Ammonites constantly threatened the Jews, but the Lord is always ready to come to the rescue, the Intercessor is always nearby, and we are in His reliable hands.
During an attack by enemies, King Jehoshaphat does not rely on the strength of the army, but on fasting and prayers pleasing to God. When the Israelites prayed, the Spirit of the Lord cried out through Jaziel that this war was being waged by the Lord himself, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem had nothing to fear or be terrified of. Jacob's intercessor laid down his people's enemies, confirming the covenant made with Abraham.
In verses 9-10, God calls the nations to come to Him and see all the miracles created by the Creator in the lives of people. The emphasis is on loyalty, for the Jews often betrayed God by worshiping idols.

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Important! You need to put aside earthly vanity and entrust your life to the Creator, who will become yours. The Creator calls for this in the concluding verses of Psalm 45, written by the sons of Korah

Text of Psalm 69 in Russian

1 To the director of the choir. Psalm of David. In memory.

2 Hasten, O God, to deliver me; hasten, O Lord, to help me.

3 Let those who seek my soul be ashamed and put to shame! May those who wish me harm be turned back and consigned to ridicule!

4 Let those who say, “Well done!” be turned back for reproaching me. Fine!"

5 Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You, and let those who love Your salvation say without ceasing: “Great is God!”

6 But I am poor and needy; God, hurry to me! You are my help and my Savior; God! don't slow down.

This psalm is a real salvation for the soul when passions run high and it is necessary to receive salvation and peace, to reconcile neighbors. And only the Lord will help with this.

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Text of prayer Psalm 69

In Church Slavonic with accents

In the end, to David in remembrance, in order to save me, the Lord, 1 God, attend to my help, Lord, seek my help. 2 Let those who seek my life be ashamed and put to shame; let those who wish evil against me turn back and be ashamed. 3 Let the abies return, ashamed, saying to us: good, good. 4 Let all those who seek You, O God, rejoice and rejoice in You, and let them say, “May the Lord be exalted, they who love Your salvation: 5 But I am poor and needy, God, help me: My Helper and Cabin.” my lord, you, Lord, are not become rigid.

In Russian

To fulfillment, David, in remembrance of my salvation by the Lord. 1 Hasten, O God, to deliver me; hasten, O Lord, to help me. 2 Let those who seek my soul be ashamed and put to shame! May those who wish me harm be turned back and consigned to ridicule! 3 Let those who say to me, “Well done!” be turned back for reproaching me. Fine!" 4 Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You, and let them who love Your salvation say without ceasing: “Great is God!” 5 But I am poor and needy; God, hurry to me! You are my help and my Savior; God! don't slow down.

How and when to read

This sacred verse is part of the ninth kathisma. It is usually read at the evening service, which takes place in monasteries after dinner.

In addition to Compline, this verse can be read when you study the Holy Scriptures or in difficult times you long to receive an answer from the Creator. You need to read these sacred words 40 times.

Typical reading situations:

it is necessary to receive protection from the forces of evil;
when sinful passions boil in the soul;
when problems arise in communicating with relatives;
when you need to escape from problems and difficulties.

Psalm 69 is part of Kathisma 9

Psalms are read at evening services

The prayer is read 40 times

How and when to read

Psalm 69 is included in kathisma 9 and is read during Compline, a service held after dinner. In addition, it is obligatory to read during the period of Great Compline and Great Saturday Midnight.

This psalm reads:

When studying the Scriptures.
If there is a need to enlist God's help in protecting the soul from dark forces.
If a person feels that his soul is subject to bad passions.
When there are difficulties with loved ones.
When you need refuge from problems.
If you need answers to questions that perplex a person and seem to have no answers.
If a person, especially with the onset of darkness, feels defenseless before his enemies.
To protect against all evil during night sleep.
In order to strengthen the most sensitive and receptive people.

Psalms

All psalms and prayer petitions, and there are over 80 of them, are collected in one sacred book - the Psalter. The author of most of them is King David. He is not only a biblical hero, but a very real historical character. What modern Jerusalem is today is the merit of King David. In ancient times, he conquered a tiny fortress located at the base of Mount Zion and from it subsequently the capital of Israel. Nowadays this city is considered a city of three religions. After Jerusalem was declared the capital, it went down in history as a holy city with spiritual power, recognized by all tourists.

King David, as you know, is not the only author of the psalms included in the Psalter. However, it was he who introduced this peculiar singing and reading of psalms. All subsequent church works are based on the style of King David.

Reading the biography of King David, many things may seem strange to a modern person. For example, cases when he not only saves the lives of his enemies and pursuers, but then mourns their death.

However, David also cannot be called completely sinless. The main example of this is the case of the warrior Uriah and his wife. The king took his wife from Uriah, while the warrior was sent to certain death. Such a disgusting act was reflected in the Bible, where the full depth of his fall is described.

Despair came to David much later, when the prophet Nathan pointed out this situation to him. Hearing such words, David did not become furious, he was horrified by his action and repented. Moreover, his repentance was so comprehensive that it helped him rise from the abyss of his fall. From here, people reading the psalms must understand: in order to earn the forgiveness and help of the Lord, repentance must be as great as the sin committed.

However, not all psalms are repentance. Among them there are those who are imbued with joy and jubilation. The reader seems to receive the positive emotions that the author himself experienced at the time of writing.

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Types of Psalms

The classification of psalms is necessary for ease of use. There are the following types:

Lamentations (laments) are the largest group in the Psalter. There are over 60 such psalms. With their help, a person has the opportunity to express his suffering, internal struggle or disappointment to the Lord. In turn, crying can be individual, corporate (the same thing, but on behalf of several people). Psalms - laments help to complement your own experiences.
Thanksgiving. They are used to express one's joy to God when one has a good reason for expressing it. This is how gratitude is expressed to the Almighty for protection, blessings and mercy.
Praise - there is no mention of human suffering or joy here. The meaning of such psalms is only the praise of God.
Psalms about the history of salvation - there are only five of them. Here we are talking about how God created the Israelite people themselves as such.
Psalms of celebration and reassurance. This includes several subgroups.
Psalms of wisdom are about all the benefits of wisdom as such and a wise life.
Songs of trust - their essence is that God is worthy of the highest trust from people, even in the most difficult moments of life. The Lord should listen to such songs, this serves as confirmation that people are entrusting their lives to Him.

Psalm 90 Living in Help in Russian and interpretation

The essence of Psalm 90 in trusting in God, the idea behind David's writing of the 16 verses that make up Psalm 90, is the irresistible power of the Lord. Prayer Psalm 90 Living, with the help of the Most High, instructs people on the path of true faith, indicates how many benefits trust in God brings. A person who lives with faith and hope in God will find in Him a protector who will save him from all misfortunes in life.

The ninetieth Psalm prophetically points to the coming of Christ. It is God who is almighty, He is the most reliable protector of man and the closest. Interpretation of each verse of Psalm 91:

Living in the help of the Most High, he will settle in the shelter of the Heavenly God. Having the help given by God, he will be preserved under the protection of God. By God's help we must understand the law of Divine commandments given by the Lord to help people against demons and any misfortunes.
Says the Lord: Thou art my Protector and my Refuge, my God, and I trust in Him. Possessing firm faith, a person says to the Lord: “My refuge and my defense; My God, I trust and hope only in you.”
Yako Toy will deliver you from the snare of the trap, and from rebellious words. God will deliver “from the snare of the trap” - from an unexpected physical attack on the body or an attack by demons in the form of a sudden appearance of lust of any sinful passion. It will also get rid of “rebellious speech” - slander that raises rebellion in the soul of the slandered person.
His cloak will cover you and you will hope under His wing: His truth will surround you with weapons. He will overshadow you with His feathers, and under His wings you will be safe; shield and fence - His truth. The implication is that the Lord will protect you and take you under his wing, you will feel completely safe. “His truth” will be your protection. God loves truth and will protect those who are true before Him.
You will stop being afraid of nightly fear and flying arrows during the day. A person who lives in the help of God will not be afraid of night terrors from demons, or from bad people; You will not be afraid of arrows and shots that strike the body; You will not be afraid of mental arrows coming from demons.
He will protect you from the things that pass in the darkness, from the debris and the midday demon. “Things that pass away in darkness” - fornication, adultery. “The Midday Demon” - symbolizes the demon of carelessness and laziness, who corrupts people during their midday rest with vile temptations and carnal thoughts.
Thousands will fall from your country, and darkness will fall at your right hand; will save you. Thousands of arrows will fall on your left and ten thousand arrows on your right, but they will not harm you. A thousand on the left is a temptation to sin. Ten thousand on the right means an attack by demons to counteract righteous Godly deeds.
Look at your eyes and see the reward of sinners. With God's help, you will see with your own eyes the retribution of the wicked who are at enmity against you.
For You, O Lord, are my hope. You have made the Most High your refuge. You will have strong protection from God because you have relied on God with all your heart and mind and chosen Him as your refuge.
Evil will pass you by when the wound gets closer to your body. If you have made God your refuge, then “evil will pass you by,” meaning that you are not afraid of any trouble or temptation. “When the wound approaches your body,” everything bodily will be protected, your house from fire and robbery, and your body from illness.
As His Angel commanded you, keep you in all your ways. The Lord instructs His angels to protect you in all your ways. God, through Angels, protects those who trust in Him.
They will take you in their arms, but not when you dash your foot against a stone. They will carry you in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone. The hands of Angels will support you during temptations and protect you in difficult circumstances.
Tread on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent. Asp and basilisk are two types of poisonous snakes. A righteous person is not afraid of poisonous snakes and predators; they will not harm him. When the Holy Fathers wrote the verse under snakes and beasts, they meant victory over evil.
For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver; I will cover, and because I have known My name. A person who trusts in God is protected from any danger. The name of God is not known to the one who knows in general who God is, but only to the one who shows zeal in fulfilling the commandments and will of God.
He will call to Me, and I will hear him: I am with him in sorrow, I will destroy him, and I will glorify him. He who trusts in God will call to him in danger, and He will hear, and come to the rescue, and free him, as he helped many martyrs in suffering. And he will not only liberate, but also glorify him in earthly and eternal life. Provided that he who trusts in God will not ask for anything unworthy, contrary to God’s truth.
I will fill him with long days, and show him My salvation. The interpretation of the verse implies that those who trust in God for their efforts are rewarded with eternal life; in addition to providing the kingdom of heaven, the Lord can extend earthly life.

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History of writing

As mentioned above, Solomon was the son of King David. It was he who wrote this petitionary song during his reign. King David himself was a very righteous man during his lifetime, but one cannot say that he was ideal. He sinned and always suffered God's punishments.

However, he never turned away from God. Under him, the Ark of the Covenant was transferred to the tabernacle, where it was kept until a certain point. Solomon asks the Lord to give a blessing to move the shrine to a more worthy place. Psalm 131 is dedicated to this event.

If you carefully read the text of the song, you can feel the excitement Solomon felt when he asked the Lord for permission to move the Ark. The ark of the Covenant was the most valuable shrine of the Jewish people, and it required appropriate treatment.

The place to which they wanted to move the shrine was supposed to become the house of God, where everyone who prayed would receive the necessary blessing. Anxiety comes through in the words of the song.

Under what life circumstances should Psalm 69 be read?

Authorship and writing history

The author of sacred verse 69 is the biblical King David, who is known in the Old Testament for his glorification of the Almighty and a large number of good deeds for the Jews.

He often had family problems, like all ordinary people. Historians say that his eldest son Absalom brutally killed his half-brother because he raped his sister Tamar. After committing the crime, the son left the palace and hid from the king for two whole years.

He asked people in every possible way to reconcile him with his father and draw David’s attention to his personality

The holy king generously forgave his son, but he turned out to be ungrateful and started a war against his own father. As a result, David was forced to leave the palace in Jerusalem, taking his loyal subjects with him on the journey. While the king was wandering and hiding from his own son, the text of Psalm 69 was written. Everything in the verse is permeated with a prayer to the Lord to clarify issues, and a desire to receive help in a difficult situation.

The author of sacred verse 69 is the biblical King David

Interpretation of Psalm 69

This verse is a sincere prayer addressed to the Almighty to provide help and defeat enemies. Therefore, this psalm is used in all services of Orthodox churches.

In order to correctly understand the meaning of this sacred text, it is necessary to disassemble it element by element.

The very first verse of this psalm is considered controversial. Many analysts are having tough discussions on this matter. There are different versions, but the main one is that King David created this text after the end of the war with Absalom. The author designed the prayer block as a separate song. This was done so that people would more often remember the grave sin that led to tragedy in the family and pray to God for forgiveness.

In the second and third verses, David uses two names of the Most High - God and Lord, this means two hypostases of the Creator. The author here tries to point out to God his enemies who want him dead, asking him to protect him from them.

In the fourth and fifth verses, the holy king thanks the Creator for his help in a difficult situation.

How and when to read

This sacred verse is part of the ninth kathisma. It is usually read at the evening service, which takes place in monasteries after dinner.

In addition to Compline, this verse can be read when you study the Holy Scriptures or in difficult times you long to receive an answer from the Creator. You need to read these sacred words 40 times.

Typical reading situations:

it is necessary to receive protection from the forces of evil;
when sinful passions boil in the soul;
when problems arise in communicating with relatives;
when you need to escape from problems and difficulties.

Text of Psalm 69 in Russian

1 To the director of the choir. Psalm of David. In memory.

2 Hasten, O God, to deliver me; hasten, O Lord, to help me.

3 Let those who seek my soul be ashamed and put to shame! May those who wish me harm be turned back and consigned to ridicule!

4 Let those who say, “Well done!” be turned back for reproaching me. Fine!"

5 Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You, and let those who love Your salvation say without ceasing: “Great is God!”

6 But I am poor and needy; God, hurry to me! You are my help and my Savior; God! don't slow down.

This psalm is a real salvation for the soul when passions run high and it is necessary to receive salvation and peace, to reconcile neighbors. And only the Lord will help with this.

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What language to read in

Everyone who has at least once listened to the psalms being read in Church Slavonic admires this reading and admits that it is precisely this sound that gives some kind of unearthly pleasure.

And this is even despite the fact that the meaning is not fully understood. This is not surprising: the ear of an inexperienced person with such chants is able to recognize only individual words or phrases. Thus, the general meaning of the sacred text is lost, which begins to emerge only with constant reading practice.

However, with regular readings, a person begins to remember some phrases and even parts of the psalms. This helps to gradually study the Psalter, and at the right time the necessary wise words may come to mind.

Deeply religious people, when reading or listening to psalms, have clear images of all the heroes before them. It is believed that the Psalter in the Russian translation has many inaccuracies that scare off readers. Thus, drawing a conclusion, we can say that the Slavic text is euphonious, but not understandable to everyone, and the Russian text is clear to everyone, but does not have the necessary sound.

Interpretation of Psalm 69

This verse is a sincere prayer addressed to the Almighty to provide help and defeat enemies. Therefore, this psalm is used in all services of Orthodox churches.

In order to correctly understand the meaning of this sacred text, it is necessary to disassemble it element by element.

In the fourth and fifth verses, the holy king thanks the Creator for his help in a difficult situation.

Psalm 69: History

David's treacherous son Absalom killed his own brother Amnon for abusing his sister Tamar. After this, he hid from the king for two whole years, during which he constantly looked for ways to reunite with his father.

David forgave his son, but he began to intrigue behind his back, turning the people closest to him against the king. Moreover, the ungrateful man succeeded in this vile deed so much that he forced David to flee.

The king left Jerusalem with his most loyal people. It was at this moment in the life of King David that the 69th song was written. Even a beginner can understand a cry for help addressed to God, a cry aimed at getting an answer to a nagging question. Reading Psalm 69, it becomes clear that David’s faith in God has not wavered at all; he also trusts in Him and prays for help.