Psalms 71:4
O my God, take me out of the hand of the sinner, out of the hand of the evil and cruel man.
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3Be my strong Rock, the strong place of my salvation; for you are my Rock, and my safe place.
5For you are my hope, O Lord God; I have had faith in you from the time when I was young.
Cross References
2 Samuel 16:21And Ahithophel said to Absalom, Go in to your father's women who are here looking after his house; then all Israel will have the news that you are hated by your father, and the hands of your supporters will be strong.
2 Samuel 17:12Then we will come on him in some place, wherever he may be, falling on him as the dew comes on the earth: and of him and all the men who are with him not one will get away with his life.
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the light of your eyes, covering me with the shade of your wings,
Psalms 43:1Be my judge, O God, supporting my cause against a nation without religion; O keep me from the false and evil man.
Psalms 140:1To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:2-14
David Professes His Confidence in God; Believing Prayers. 1 In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God :… Read the whole commentary →