Psalms 71:11
saying, “God has forsaken him. Pursue and take him, for no one will rescue him.”
World English Bible
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 talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together,
12God, don’t be far from me. My God, hurry to help me.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:7Saul was told that David had come to Keilah. Saul said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he is shut in by entering into a town that has gates and bars.”
Psalms 3:2Many there are who say of my soul, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah.
Psalms 37:25I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.
Psalms 41:7All who hate me whisper together against me. They imagine the worst for me.
Psalms 50:22“Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you into pieces, and there be no one to deliver.
Matthew 27:42“He saved others, but he can’t save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.
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 →