Albert Barnes Commentary Psalms 69:16

"Answer me, O Jehovah; for thy lovingkindness is good: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies turn thou unto me." — Psalms 69:16 (ASV)

Hear me, O LORD, for thy lovingkindness is good - Your mercy - your favor - is good; that is, it is ample, abundant, great: it delights in deeds of mercy; in acts of benevolence. This was the only ground of his plea; and this was enough. .

Turn unto me - Incline your ear to me; turn not away, but be favorable to me.

According to the multitude of thy tender mercies - See the notes at (Psalms 51:1). He felt that he had occasion for the exercise of all the mercy of God; that the case was one which could be reached only by the exercise of the highest kindness and compassion.