Commentaries and Other Bible Study Helps - Prayer Tents - Prayer Tents

69:13-18 My Prayer Is Directed to You. The next section of the psalm expresses the singer's reliance on God: my prayer is to you, answer me, hide not your face, draw near. His case is desperate, and he urgently needs God's help. The prayer appeals to what God has revealed about himself: the abundance of your steadfast love and faithfulness (v. 13) and steadfast love and mercy (v. 16) echo Ex. 34:6, God's revelation of his character ("merciful and gracious, . . . abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness"). It is clear in this case that for God to answer (Ps. 69:16-17) means for him to do something to relieve the situation ("no" does not qualify as an answer here!). Regarding "hide not your face," see note on 51:9. redeem. See note on 25:22.