The enemies of Jesus, who were many and mighty, opposed him unjustly,v.4Waiting for response for Psalms 69:4 and caused him great distress.vs.1-2Waiting for response for Psalms 69:1-2
Jesus was estranged even from his own siblings v.8Waiting for response for Psalms 69:8 but he endured the reproach because it was God’s will,v.7Waiting for response for Psalms 69:7 and he cried to his Father for help.vs.13-18Waiting for response for Psalms 69:13-18 Nevertheless some were loyal to him, especially the eleven faithful disciples and certain women, and he prayed particularly for them,v.6Waiting for response for Psalms 69:6 but even these deserted him in his last hours.
The behaviour of enemies and friends upon his crucifixion broke his heart when he was left alone with none to take pity or provide comfort.v.20Waiting for response for Psalms 69:20 Deserted thus and nailed to the cross, they gave him vinegar and gall to drink.v.21Waiting for response for Psalms 69:21 This drug was intended to numb the brain and reduce the suffering, so Jesus refused to drink it because he wanted to be fully conscious of what he was doing when he fulfilled God’s will in laying down his life. Matthew 27:34Waiting for response for Matthew 27:34
His enemies who persecuted him would be punished vs.22-27Waiting for response for Psalms 69:22-27 and have their names blotted out of the book of life that contains the names of the righteous.v.28Waiting for response for Psalms 69:28
The righteous in the book of life v.28Waiting for response for Psalms 69:28 are the humble who seek God v.32Waiting for response for Psalms 69:32 and recognise the superior value of Jesus’ sacrifice.v.31Waiting for response for Psalms 69:31 They will receive eternal life when “God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession. The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein”.vs.35-36Waiting for response for Psalms 69:35-36
This Psalm expressed beforehand the suffering of Jesus at the hands of men. We know this is a Messianic Psalm because it is applied in the Gospels to Jesus when they cited his prayer to God here recorded: “the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up”.v.9;Waiting for response for Psalms 69:9 John 2:17Waiting for response for John 2:17