Psalms 71:2
that he may judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
In Context
1For Solomon. O God, give thy judgment to the king, and thy righteousness to the king's son;
3Let the mountains and the hills raise peace to thy people:
Cross References
Psalms 17:6The pangs of hell came round about me: the snares of death prevented me.
Psalms 31:2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin, and in whose mouth there is no guile.
Psalms 43:1For the end, a Psalm for + 43:1 Gr. understanding.instruction, for the sons of Core.
Psalms 143:1A Psalm of David concerning Goliad. Blessed be the Lord my God, who instructs my hands for battle, and my fingers for war.
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 →