Psalms 69:23

“Let their eyes be darkened so as not to see, and their loins make shake continually.”

Psalms 69:23 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 69:23, word by word

Let their eyesעֵינֵיene

eye

The organ with which one sees; so "lift the eyes" means to look.

Where else “ene” appears
be darkenedתֶּחְשַׁכְנָהtechshachna

grow dark

Grow dark; darken.

Where else “techshachna” appears
so as not to seeרְאוֹתreot

see

To see with one's eyes.

Where else “reot” appears
and their loinsמָתְנֵיmatne

waist, loins

Waist, loins.

Where else “matne” appears
make shakeהַמְעַדhamad

slip, waver

To slip, to waver, to stagger. Said of feet or ankles that do not hold.

Where else “hamad” appears
continuallyתָּמִידtamid

continually

Continually, always; what is done regularly and without interruption. As a noun, the regular daily offering.

Where else “tamid” appears

The context

22Let their table before them become a snare, and for those at peace a trap.

23 · This verse (above)

24Pour out upon them your indignation, and let the burning of your anger overtake them.

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