Psalms 71:4
Rescue me, my God, from the hand of the wicked,from the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
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In Context
5For you are my hope, Lord God;my confidence from my youth.
Cross References
2 Samuel 16:21Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Go in to your father's concubines, that he has left to keep the house. Then all Israel will hear that you are abhorred by your father. Then the hands of all who are with you will be strong."
2 Samuel 17:12So shall we come on him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light on him as the dew falls on the ground; and of him and of all the men who are with him we will not leave so much as one.
Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple of your eye.Hide me under the shadow of your wings,
Psalms 43:1Vindicate me, God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation.Oh, deliver me from deceitful and wicked men.
Psalms 140:1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.Deliver me, Lord, from the evil man.Preserve me from the violent man;
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 →