Psalms 71:11
saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.”
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.
In Context
10For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,
12Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:7When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with gates and bars.”
Psalms 3:2Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah
Psalms 37:25I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread.
Psalms 41:7All who hate me whisper against me; they imagine the worst for me:
Psalms 50:22Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:
Matthew 27:42“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
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 →