Psalms 69:3
I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 69 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of David depicting deep suffering — more waters than he can stand, a pit of mud, throat raw from crying. He has borne reproach for God's sake and is estranged from family. The famous verse 'Zeal for your …
Other Translations
I am weary with my crying; my throat is dried: Mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.
I have been wearied with my calling, Burnt hath been my throat, Consumed have been mine eyes, waiting for my God.
I am tired with my crying; my throat is burning: my eyes are wasted with waiting for my God.
Cross References
Thy sons and thy daughters shall be given unto another people, and thine eyes shall look, and fail with longing …
But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the …
My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;
I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with …
How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not …
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me …
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.