Psalms 69:6-7

[6] Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel. [7] Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.

What is the context of Psalms 69:6-7?

When God Seems Distant (Psalms 69:1-12 true)
A Plea for Rescue (Psalms 69:1-36 true)
An Urgent Plea for Help in Trouble (Psalms 69:1-36 true)
Save Me, O God (Psalms 69:1-36 true)
A Plea for Deliverance from Persecution (Psalms 69:1-36 true)
Psalm 69 .[ a .] (Psalms 69:1-36 true)
A Cry of Distress and Imprecation on Adversaries. (Psalms 69:1-36 true)

What does Psalms 69:6-7 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The psalmist did not want others who trusted in God to feel discouraged by the opposition of his critics. He seems to have had in mind those who stood with him in the decision that had drawn criticism.