Psalms 71:2
That he may judge thy people with righteousness, 1 And thy poor with judgment. 1
Updated 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. 1 O God, give thy judgment to the king, 1 And thy righteousness to the king’s son; 1
3Let the mountains and the hills raise peace to thy people: 1
Cross References
Psalms 17:6The pangs of hell came round about me: 1 The snares of death prevented me. 1
Psalms 31:2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin, 1 And in whose mouth there is no guile. 1
Psalms 43:1For the end, a Psalm for instruction, for the sons of Korah. 1
Psalms 143:1A Psalm of David concerning Goliath. 1 Blessed be the Lord my God, 1 Who instructs my hands for battle, 1 And my fingers for war. 1
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 →