Psalm 69.8-11

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Limerick



There once was a man who’d been wronged
His foes had done him great wrong
He cried to the Lord
For help to afford
And his troubles were gone in a song

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Potential actions to take in response



One practical way to respond to the teaching of Psalm 69.8-11 is to use the words of the passage as a prayer. We can use the words of the psalm to express our need for God’s help and to thank Him for His mercy. We can ask God to save us from our enemies and to rescue us from the depths of our troubles. We can also ask God for strength to endure the suffering we may experience while we wait for Him to answer our prayers.

Furthermore, we can use this passage to reflect on how we can apply its lesson to our own lives. We can look inward and ask ourselves if we have been isolated or distanced from those we love due to our own actions. We can also consider how we can be more compassionate toward others who are going through difficult times and extend our kindness to them.

Lastly, we can use this passage to motivate us to persevere in our relationship with God. We can turn to Him in times of trouble and trust that He is always with us. We can use His Word to guide our decisions and actions and be reminded of His love and mercy. As we turn to Him in faith, we can be confident that He will provide us with the strength and courage to face any situation.

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Related passages



Themes: God’s justice, longing for deliverance, prayer for help.

Related passages: Psalm 143:1 – prayer for God’s guidance; Isaiah 59:2 – God’s justice is hindered by sin; Psalm 40:1-2 – hope for deliverance from trouble.

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