Psalms 70:1
A Psalm of David. Of the sons of Jonadab and the former captives. In you, O Lord, I have hoped; do not let me be brought to ruin forever.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD.
In Context
2Free me by your justice, and rescue me. Incline your ear to me, and save me.
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:1Then Ahithophel said to Absalom: “I will choose for myself twelve thousand men, and rising up, I will pursue David this night.
Psalms 40:13But you have sustained me, because of my innocence, and you have confirmed me in your sight in eternity.
Psalms 143:7Send forth your hand from on high: rescue me, and free me from many waters, from the hand of the sons of foreigners.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 70:1
This psalm is adapted to a state of affliction; it is copied almost word for word from the fortieth, and, some think for that reason, is entitled, "a psalm to bring to remembrance;" for it may be of use sometimes to pray over the prayers we have formerly made to God upon similar occasions, which may be done with new affections. David here prays that God would send, I. Help to himself, ver. 1 , 5 . II. Shame to his enemies, ver. 2, 3 . III. Joy to his friends, ver. 4 . These five verses were the last five verses of… Read the whole commentary →