Psalm 69:7
“Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 69Meaning
Religious commitment has become socially costly.
Zeal, reproach, and alienation
Acknowledged fault, devotion, shame, fasting, and social humiliation.
Read carefully
The psalm itself also acknowledges personal fault.
Reflection
Remain truthful, peaceful, and open to self-examination.