Psalms 71:12
O God! be not far from me! Come speedily to mine aid, O my God!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
In Context
11“God,” say they, “hath forsaken him; Pursue and seize him; for he hath none to deliver him!”
Cross References
Psalms 22:11Oh, be not far from me, for trouble is near; For there is none to help!
Psalms 35:22Thou seest it, O LORD! be not silent! O LORD! be not far from me!
Psalms 40:13May it please thee, O LORD! to deliver me! O LORD! make haste to mine aid!
Psalms 70:1“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David, for remembrance.” Make haste, O God! to deliver me, O LORD! come speedily to mine aid!
Psalms 70:5But I am poor and needy; O God! hasten to mine aid! Thou art my help and my deliverer, O LORD! make no 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 →