Psalms 71:12
God, do not be far from me.My God, hurry to help me.
New Heart English 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 and take him, for no one will rescue him."
Cross References
Psalms 22:11Do not be far from me, for trouble is near.For there is none to help.
Psalms 35:22You have seen it, Lord. Do not keep silent.Lord, do not be far from me.
Psalms 40:13Be pleased, Lord, to deliver me.Hurry to help me, Lord.
Psalms 70:1For the Chief Musician. By David. A reminder.Hurry, God, to deliver me.Come quickly to help me, Lord.
Psalms 70:5But I am poor and needy.Come to me quickly, God.You are my help and my deliverer.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 →