Psalms 70:2

In thy righteousness deliver me and rescue me: incline thine ear to me, and save me.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

In Context

1By David, a Psalm sung by the sons of Jonadab, and the first that were taken captive. O Lord, I have hoped in thee: let me never be put to shame.

3Be to me a protecting God, and a strong hold to save me: for thou art my fortress and my refuge.

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Cross References

Psalms 35:4The words of his mouth are transgression and deceit: he is not inclined to understand how to do good.

Psalms 40:14Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. So be it, so be it.

Psalms 71:13He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall deliver the souls of the needy.

Psalms 141:1A Psalm of instruction for David, when he was in the cave,—a Prayer.

Isaiah 41:11Behold, all thine adversaries shall be ashamed and confounded; for they shall be as if they were not: and all thine opponents shall perish.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 70:2-5

Urgent Petitions. 1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O Lord . 2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt. 3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha. 4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified. 5 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O… Read the whole commentary →

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