This psalm continues David’s supplications on the like occasion as above, which shows that we must repeat our prayers to God. It is taken almost verbatim from the fortieth psalm, and begins at the fifteenth verse. read more
Psalms 70:1-5Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O Lord.A pattern suppliantIt is the “fervent” prayer that is effectual, and “effectual” prayer that “availeth much.” Importunity prevails where indifference fails. This prayer not only expresses fervour, but likewise expectation; faith’s vision was strong, and confidence was unwaveringly vigorous; so that no sooner had the request gone up from David’s soul to the “Court of Heaven,” than he expected to see the Lord hasting to... read more
Psalms 70:1 « To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David, to bring to remembrance. » [Make haste], O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD. A Psalm of David ] Made, likely, or rather made use of from Psalms 40:14-15 , &c., when Sheba, the son of Bichri, was up in rebellion after Absalom’s death, 2 Samuel 20:1 , &c. See Psalms 69:1 , title. To briny to remembrance ] Worthy to be remembered, and followed as a pattern of prayer. Some make this psalm an appendix to the former,... read more
to bring: Psalms 38:1, *title O God: Psalms 40:13-Esther :, Psalms 69:18, Psalms 71:12, Psalms 143:7 to help me: Heb. to my help Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 16:4 - to record Psalms 5:11 - But Psalms 38:22 - Make Psalms 69:17 - hear me speedily Psalms 102:2 - in the day read more
1. O God For “O Jehovah,” Psalms 40:13. Make haste The “Be pleased,” (Psalms 40:13,) left out. read more
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Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 70:1-5
Psalms 70:1-5 The seventieth psalm:Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD ( Psalms 70:1 ).I can identify with that prayer. God seems to move so slowly at times when I am in trouble and I want God to hurry. Make haste, O God, to help me.Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt. Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha ( Psalms 70:2-3 ).Now, there is... read more