Psalms 70
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1Hurry, God, to deliver me. Come quickly to help me, Yahweh. 2Let them be disappointed and confounded who seek my soul. Let those who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. 3Let them be turned because of their shame Who say, “Aha! Aha!” 4Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, “Let God be exalted!” 5But I am poor and needy. Come to me quickly, God. You are my help and my deliverer. Yahweh, don’t delay.
World English Bible (public domain)
“Make haste, O God, to deliver me! O LORD, make haste to help me!”
Psalms 70:1
Summary
Psalms chapter 70 is a brief but fervent plea for divine intervention and deliverance from adversaries. The psalmist urgently calls upon God to hasten to his aid, reflecting a deep sense of vulnerability and dependency on divine assistance. This passage highlights the theme of seeking God's swift deliverance amidst troubles, and it reveals the psalmist's trust in God’s power to save. The recurring call for God to make haste underscores the desperation and immediacy of the situation. Additionally, the psalmist distinguishes between those who seek to bring him harm and those who seek God, indicating a clear divide between the righteous and the wicked. God’s justice is portrayed as both a shield for the faithful and a barrier to the wicked. The psalm ends with a resolution of hope and confidence in God’s salvation and continual help, embodying a pattern of lament that turns into praise and affirmation of trust.
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