Psalms 71:4
My God, rescue me out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
5For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah, my confidence from my youth.
Cross References
2 Samuel 16:21And Ahithophel said to Absalom, Go in to thy father's concubines, whom he has left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art become odious with thy father; and the hands of all that are with thee shall be strong.
2 Samuel 17:12And we shall come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falls on the ground; and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one.
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
Psalms 43:1Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; deliver me from the deceitful and unrighteous man.
Psalms 140:1{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} Free me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man:
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 →