Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
ransom me because of my enemies.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine 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.
Amplified
Draw near to my soul and redeem it;
Ransom me because of my enemies [so that they do not delight in my distress].
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
for I am in distress.
Answer me quickly!
ransom me because of my enemies.
my shame and disgrace.
You are aware of all my adversaries.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:27
or feared that these foes might misunderstand
and say: ‘Our own hand has prevailed;
it wasn’t the Lord who did all this.’”
Joshua 7:9
When the Canaanites and all who live in the land hear about this, they will surround us and wipe out our name from the earth. Then what will You do about Your great name?”
Job 6:23
or “Redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless”?
Psalm 10:1
Lord,
Why do You hide in times of trouble?
Psalm 22:1
For the choir director: according to “The Deer of the Dawn.”
Why are You so far from my deliverance
and from my words of groaning?
Psalm 22:19
My strength, come quickly to help me.
Psalm 31:5
You redeem
Psalm 49:15
from the power of Sheol,
for He will take me.
Psalm 111:9
He has ordained His covenant forever.
His name is holy and awe-inspiring.
Jeremiah 14:8
its Savior in time of distress,
why are You like a foreigner in the land,
like a traveler stopping only for the night?