Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Draw near and redeem me; 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.
Holman Bible
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 and do not ignore your servant, because I am in distress. Hurry to answer me! 18 Draw near and redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies. 19 Truly you know my reproach, shame, and disgrace. All my enemies are known to you.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:27
if it weren't for dreading the taunting of their enemies otherwise, their adversary might misinterpret and say, "Our power is great. It isn't the LORD who made all of this happen."'"
Joshua 7:9
The Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of this, will surround us, and eliminate us from the earth! Then what will you do about your great reputation?"
Job 6:23
or say "Deliver me from my enemy's control,' or "Redeem me from the domination of ruthless people'?"
Psalm 10:1
Why do you stand far away, LORD? Why do you hide in times of distress?
Psalm 22:1
My God! My God! Why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far from delivering me from my groaning words?
Psalm 22:19
But as for you, LORD, do not be far away from me; My Strength, come quickly to help me.
Psalm 31:5
Into your hands I commit my spirit; for you have redeemed me, LORD God of truth.
Psalm 49:15
God will truly redeem me from the power of Sheol. He will surely receive me! Interlude
Psalm 111:9
He sent deliverance to his people; he ordained his covenant to last forever; his name is holy and awesome.
Jeremiah 14:8
Hope of Israel, its deliverer in time of trouble, why are you like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who sets up his tent for a night?