Psalm 69:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

There are more people who hate me for no reason than there are hairs on my head. Many terrible enemies want to destroy me, God. Am I supposed to give back something I didn't steal?

Cross References

John 15:25

This is why the Scriptures are true when they say, “People hated me for no reason.”

Psalm 35:19

Don't let my brutal enemies be glad because of me. They hate me for no reason. Don't let them wink behind my back.

2 Corinthians 5:21

Christ never sinned! But God treated him as a sinner, so Christ could make us acceptable to God.

Psalm 40:12

I have more troubles than I can count. My sins are all around me, and I can't find my way. My sins outnumber the hairs on my head, and I feel weak.

1 Peter 3:18

Christ died once for our sins. An innocent person died for those who are guilty. Christ did this to bring you to God, when his body was put to death and his spirit was made alive.

1 Peter 2:22

Christ did not sin or ever tell a lie.

Psalm 59:3

Merciless enemies, Lord, are hiding and plotting, hoping to kill me. I have not hurt them in any way at all.

1 Peter 2:24

Christ carried the burden of our sins. He was nailed to the cross, so we would stop sinning and start living right. By his cuts and bruises you are healed.

Psalm 6:7

Sorrow has made my eyes dim, and my sight has failed because of my enemies.