Psalms 71:12
For he has delivered the poor from the oppressor; and the needy who had no helper.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
In Context
11And all kings shall worship him; all the Gentiles shall serve him.
13He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall deliver the souls of the needy.
Cross References
Psalms 40:13But thou didst help me because of mine innocence, and hast established me before thee for ever.
Psalms 70:1By 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.
Psalms 70:5For thou art my support, O Lord; O Lord, thou art my hope from my youth.
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 →