Psalms 70:3
Be to me a protecting God, and a strong hold to save me: for thou art my fortress and my refuge.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
In Context
2In thy righteousness deliver me and rescue me: incline thine ear to me, and save me.
4Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the sinner, from the hand of the transgressor and unjust man.
Cross References
Ezekiel 25:3and thou shalt say to the children of Ammon, Hear ye the word of the Lord; thus saith the Lord; Forasmuch as ye have rejoiced against my sanctuary, because it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, because it was laid waste; and against the house of Juda, because they went into captivity;
Ezekiel 36:2Thus saith the Lord God; Because the enemy has said against you, Aha, the old waste places are become a possession for us:
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 →