Psalms 69:27

Some commentators, retaining the A.V. rendering of Psalms 69:26, regard Psalms 69:27 as the words of the Psalmist's enemies, directed against him and his fellow sufferers. This interpretation has been advocated, as removing from the mouth of the Psalmist at any rate the most terrible anathemas. But perplexing as it may be, it is far more natural to see in these verses the climax of his imprecations.

Add iniquity&c. Instead of taking away their iniquities by forgiveness, let one iniquity accumulate upon another till they are crushed by the load. Cp. Psalms 38:4; Jeremiah 18:23.

let them not come into thy righteousness Let them have no share in the manifestation of that righteousness or faithfulness to His covenant in virtue of which Jehovah pardons sin and delivers from danger. Cp. Psalms 5:8; Psalms 71:2; Psalms 71:15; Psalms 71:19; Psalms 71:24.