See note on the superscription of Psa. 45.
See note on the superscription of Psa. 45.
Psa. 3 title
Psalm 69 is on the suffering Christ, typified by the suffering David, and Psa. 72 is on the reigning Christ, typified by the reigning Solomon. In this psalm the sufferings of Christ are portrayed in a detailed way: Christ was hated by many without cause (v. 4a; John 15:25); He was reproached for the sake of God (vv. 7a, 9b; Rom. 15:3); He was devoured by the zeal of God’s house (v. 9a; John 2:17); He suffered much, and no one took pity on Him (vv. 29a, 19-20; John 16:32); He wept and entreated God to deliver Him out of death (1-2, vv. 10, 13-17; Heb. 5:7); He was given gall as His food while He was suffering on the cross (v. 21a; Matt. 27:34); He was given vinegar to drink in His thirst on the cross (v. 21b; John 19:28-30); He was stricken and wounded by God (v. 26; Isa. 53:10a); and He was betrayed by one of His disciples (v. 25; Acts 1:16-20a). After His life of suffering on earth, typified by the sufferings of David, Christ ascended to the heavens, where He is now reigning as the King, typified by Solomon.
cf. Heb. 5:7
cf. John 16:32; 2 Tim. 4:16
Verses 22-24 and 27-28 are the psalmist’s expression from his complex sentiments concerning his enemies. See note Psa. 3:71.
cf. Acts 1:20