Parallel Verses
Amplified
Draw near to my soul and redeem it;
Ransom me because of my enemies [so that they do not delight in my distress].
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.
Holman Bible
ransom me because of my enemies.
International Standard Version
Draw near and redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies.
A Conservative Version
Draw near to my soul, and redeem it. Ransom me because of my enemies.
American Standard Version
Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: Ransom me because of mine enemies.
Bible in Basic English
Come near to my soul, for its salvation: be my saviour, because of those who are against me.
Darby Translation
Draw nigh unto my soul, be its redeemer; ransom me because of mine enemies.
Julia Smith Translation
Draw near to my soul, redeem it: ransom me on account of mine enemies.
King James 2000
Draw near unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of my enemies.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Draw near to my soul; redeem it. Because of my enemies, ransom me.
Modern King James verseion
Draw near my soul, and redeem it; deliver me because of my enemies.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Draw nigh unto my soul, and save it; O deliver me, because of mine enemies.
NET Bible
Come near me and redeem me! Because of my enemies, rescue me!
New Heart English Bible
Draw near to my soul, and redeem it. Ransom me because of my enemies.
The Emphasized Bible
Oh draw near unto my soul - redeem it, Because of mine enemies, ransom me.
Webster
Draw nigh to my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of my enemies.
World English Bible
Draw near to my soul, and redeem it. Ransom me because of my enemies.
Youngs Literal Translation
Be near unto my soul -- redeem it, Because of mine enemies ransom me.
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 69:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Plea For Rescue
17
Do not hide Your face from Your servant,
For I am in distress; answer me quickly.
Draw near to my soul and redeem it;
Ransom me because of my enemies [so that they do not delight in my distress].
You know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor [how I am insulted];
My adversaries are all before You [each one fully known].
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:27
Had I not feared the provocation of the enemy,
That their adversaries would misjudge,
That they would say, “Our [own] hand has prevailed,
And the Lord has not done all this.”’
Joshua 7:9
For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear about it, and will surround us and cut off our name from the earth. And what will You do for Your great name [to keep it from dishonor]?”
Job 6:23
Or, ‘Rescue me from the adversary’s hand,’
Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the tyrants’?
Psalm 10:1
Why do You hide [Yourself, veiling Your eyes] in times of trouble?
Psalm 22:1
Why are You so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?
Psalm 22:19
But You, O Lord, do not be far from me;
O You my help, come quickly to my assistance.
Psalm 31:5
You have redeemed me, O Lord, the God of truth and faithfulness.
Psalm 49:15
But God will redeem my life from the power of Sheol,
For He will receive me. Selah.
Psalm 111:9
He has sent redemption to His people;
He has ordained His covenant forever;
Holy and awesome is His name—[inspiring reverence and godly fear].
Jeremiah 14:8
“O Hope of Israel,
Her Savior in time of distress and trouble,
Why should You be like a sojourner (temporary resident) in the land
Or like a traveler who turns aside and spreads his tent to linger [only] for a night?