Psalms 71:11
Saying, “God hath forsaken him: pursue and seize him: for there is none to deliver.”
Leeser Tanakh
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 of me; and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
12O God, be not far from me: O my God, hasten to my help.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:7And it was told to Saul that David was come to Ke'ilah. 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 say of my soul, There is no help for him with God. Selah.
Psalms 37:25I have been young, and I am also grown old: yet have I never seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking for bread.
Psalms 41:7(41:8) Altogether whisper against me all that hate me: against me do they devise my injury.
Psalms 50:22Do but reflect on this, ye that forget God, lest I tear [you] in pieces, with 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 →