Mara kata e, ngai hpe n ju n dawng nga ai ni gaw nye a baw na kara singgawng ni hta grau law nga ma ai; Nye a gumlau hpyen ni ngai hpe masu magaw shatan nhkan ga tsun nna, gumlang nga ma ai; Shanhte gaw n-gun ja nga ma ai rai nna, ngai hpe sat kau mayu nga ma ai. Ngai n lagu la ai arung arai ni hpe bai nhtang jaw shangun ma ai.
What Does This Mean?
The verse describes someone who is being unfairly hated and attacked by many people. The speaker feels overwhelmed by the number of enemies and their wrongful accusations, yet he remains innocent and vows to restore what he did not take.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had so many friends who suddenly became mean to you for no reason at all, and you had to count all their hair to see how many there were. That's how many people were being mean to the person in this verse, but he promised to make things right, even though he didn't do anything wrong.
Historical Background
Psalm 69 was written by David, likely when he faced opposition from King Saul and others. It reflects a time when prophets and leaders faced persecution and slander despite their innocence.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, think of a person who is falsely accused at work. They might face many critics and unfair treatment, but they can remain steadfast in their integrity and work to clear their name.