Psalms 71:11
Saying, God, hath forsaken him, Pursue and take him, For there is none to rescue.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.
In Context
10For mine enemies have spoken of me, And, they who watch for my life, have taken counsel together;
12O God, be not far from me, O my God, to help me, make haste!
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:7And, when it was told Saul that David had entered Keilah, Saul said—God hath given him over into my hand, for he hath shut himself in by entering into a city with folding doors and bar.
Psalms 3:2Multitudes, are saying of my soul,—No salvation for him in God. [Selah.]
Psalms 37:25Young, have I been, moreover am old,—Yet have I not seen, A righteous man forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread:
Psalms 41:7Together—against me, do all who hate me whisper among themselves, Against me, devise they hurt for me.
Psalms 50:22Understand this, I pray you, ye forgetters of GOD, Lest I tear in pieces, and there be none to deliver:—
Matthew 27:42Israel’s King, he is! Let him come down, now, from the cross,—and we will believe on 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 →