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Psalms 71:12 American Standard (ASV)

12 O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me.

Cross Reference

Psalms 35:22 ASV

Thou hast seen it, O Jehovah; keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.

Psalms 38:21-22 ASV

Forsake me not, O Jehovah: O my God, be not far from me. Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation. Psalm 39 For the Chief Musician, Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

Psalms 22:11 ASV

Be not far from me; for trouble is near; For there is none to help.

Psalms 10:1 ASV

Why standest thou afar off, O Jehovah? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?

Psalms 22:19 ASV

But be not thou far off, O Jehovah: O thou my succor, haste thee to help me.

Psalms 40:13 ASV

Be pleased, O Jehovah, to deliver me: Make haste to help me, O Jehovah.

Psalms 69:18 ASV

Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: Ransom me because of mine enemies.

Psalms 70:1-2 ASV

`Make haste', O God, to deliver me; Make haste to help me, O Jehovah. Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.

Psalms 70:5 ASV

But I am poor and needy; Make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my help and my deliverer; O Jehovah, make no tarrying.

Psalms 143:7 ASV

Make haste to answer me, O Jehovah; my spirit faileth: Hide not thy face from me, Lest I become like them that go down into the pit.

Commentary on Psalms 71 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible


PSALM 71

Ps 71:1-24. The Psalmist, probably in old age, appeals to God for help from his enemies, pleading his past favors, and stating his present need; and, in confidence of a hearing, he promises his grateful thanks and praise.

1-3. (Compare Ps 30:1-3).

3. given commandment—literally, "ordained," as in Ps 44:4; 68:28.

rock … fortress—(Ps 18:2).

4, 5. cruel man—corrupt and ill-natured—literally, "sour."

5. trust—place of trust.

6-9. His history from early infancy illustrated God's care, and his wonderful deliverances were at once occasions of praise and ground of confidence for the future.

my praise … of thee—literally, "in" or "by Thee" (Ps 22:25).

10, 11. The craft and malicious taunts of his enemies now led him to call for aid (compare the terms used, 2Sa 17:12; Ps 3:2; 7:2).

12. (Compare Ps 22:19; 40:4).

13. (Compare Ps 35:4; 40:14).

14-16. The ruin of his enemies, as illustrating God's faithfulness, is his deliverance, and a reason for future confidence.

15. for I know … thereof—innumerable, as he had not time to count them.

16. in the strength—or, relying on it.

thy righteousness—or, faithful performance of promises to the pious (Ps 7:17; 31:1).

17-21. Past experience again encourages.

taught me, &c.—by providential dealings.

19. is very high—distinguished (Ps 36:5; Isa 55:9).

20. depths of the earth—debased, low condition.

21. increase, &c.—that is, the great things done for me (Ps 71:19; compare Ps 40:5).

22-24. To the occasion of praise he now adds the promise to render it.

will … praise—literally, "will thank."

even thy truth—as to Thy truth or faithfulness.