Psa 69:22-28 | JFB | STEP | 22-23. With unimportant verbal changes, this language is used by Paul to describe the rejection of the Jews who refused to receive the Saviour ( , ). The purport of the figures used is that blessings shall become curses, the "table" of joy (as one of food) a "snare," their welfare-- literally, "peaceful condition," or security, a "trap." Darkened eyes and failing strength complete the picture of the ruin falling on them under the invoked retribution.

‏ Psalms 69:22-28

22-23. With unimportant verbal changes, this language is used by Paul to describe the rejection of the Jews who refused to receive the Saviour (Ro 11:9, 10). The purport of the figures used is that blessings shall become curses, the "table" of joy (as one of food) a "snare," their

welfare--literally, "peaceful condition," or security, a "trap." Darkened eyes and failing strength complete the picture of the ruin falling on them under the invoked retribution.

24-25. An utter desolation awaits them. They will not only be driven from their homes, but their homes--or, literally, "palaces," indicative of wealth--shall be desolate (compare Mt 23:38).

26. Though smitten of God (Is 53:4), men were not less guilty in persecuting the sufferer (Ac 2:23).

talk to the grief--in respect to, about it, implying derision and taunts.

wounded--or, literally, "mortally wounded."

27-28. iniquity--or, "punishment of iniquity" (Psa 40:12).

come ... righteousness--partake of its benefits.