Psalms 71:12
Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
In Context
11saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.”
Cross References
Psalms 22:11Be not far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.
Psalms 35:22O LORD, You have seen it; be not silent. O Lord, be not far from me.
Psalms 40:13Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me.
Psalms 70:1For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!
Psalms 70:5But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
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 →