Psalms 69:6Don't let those who wait for you be shamed through me, Lord Yahweh of Armies. Don't let those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me, God of Israel.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~1000 BC. David, as Israel's anointed king, realizes his personal struggles could cause faithful Israelites to lose hope in God's promises.
The emotion here: desperate concern for others' spiritual welfare
The original word
bosh (בוש) — to be ashamed, disappointed, to have confidence shattered
Why it matters
David was not just a king but God's anointed representative—his failures affected the entire nation's faith
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 69:6
David is more concerned about how his troubles might affect other believers than about his own suffering
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about David's reputation, but he's specifically worried that his troubles will make other believers lose faith in God—it's pastoral concern, not pride.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 69:6
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 69:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 69:6 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include concern for others, reputation, intercession. Notable phrases: don't let those who wait; be shamed through me. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same anxious
“And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:14
“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
— 2 Timothy 3:12
“The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?"”
— Acts 19:15
“I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'”
— Acts 22:7
“When we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is har…”
— Acts 26:14
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