Psalms 71:11
Saying: 'God hath forsaken him; pursue and take him; for there is none to deliver.'
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.
In Context
10For mine enemies speak concerning me, and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
12O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:7And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said: 'God hath delivered him into my hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars.'
Psalms 3:2(3-3) Many there are that say of my soul: 'There is no salvation for him in God.' Selah
Psalms 37:25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Psalms 41:7(41-8) All that hate me whisper together against me, against me do they devise my hurt:
Psalms 50:22Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear in pieces, and there be none to deliver.
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 →