Psalms 71:4
He will judge the poor of the people, and he will bring salvation to the sons of the poor. And he will humble the false accuser.
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In Context
3Let the mountains take up peace for the people, and the hills, justice.
5And he will remain, with the sun and before the moon, from generation to generation.
Cross References
2 Samuel 16:21And Ahithophel said to Absalom: “Enter to the concubines of your father, whom he left behind in order to care for the house. Thus, when all of Israel will hear that you disgraced your father, their hands may be strengthened with you.”
2 Samuel 17:12And we shall rush against him in whatever place he will have been found. And we shall cover him, as the dew usually falls upon the ground. And we shall not leave behind even one of the men who are with him.
Psalms 17:8The earth was shaken, and it trembled. The foundations of the mountains were disturbed, and they were shaken, because he was angry with them.
Psalms 43:1Unto the end. To the sons of Korah, toward understanding.
Psalms 140:1A Psalm of David. O Lord, I have cried out to you, hear me. Attend to my voice, when I cry out to you.
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 →