Psalms 70

Hasten, O God, to deliver me

asten, O God, to save me; come quickly, Lord, to help me.a ²May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. ³May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” turn back because of their shame.

⁴But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The Lord is great!”b ⁵But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay.c

Commentary

Psalm 70 is a brief, urgent cry for deliverance from enemies. David petitions God to hurry to his aid, asking for the shame and confusion of those who seek his life, while those who seek God rejoice. The psalm mirrors Psalm 40:13-17 almost verbatim, serving as a standalone plea in a

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References· Psalms 70

a: v.1 — Psalms 40:13-17, Psalms 143:7, Psalms 71:12, Psalms 69:18, Psalms 38:1, 2 Samuel 17:1-21
b: v.4 — Psalms 40:16, Lamentations 3:25, Psalms 35:27, Isaiah 61:10, Isaiah 65:13-14, Psalms 97:12, John 16:20, Psalms 5:11
c: v.5 — Psalms 40:17, Psalms 141:1, Revelation 22:20, Psalms 69:29, Hebrews 10:37, Psalms 13:1-2, Psalms 109:22

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