Psalms 70:1-5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Bible Comments

This Ps. is simply a repetition of Psalms 40:13-17, with a few variations. 'Lord' (Jehovah) is changed, into 'God' (Elohim) except in Psalms 70:1; On the other hand, 'Elohim' is changed into 'Jehovah' in Psalms 70:5. By a change of one letter in the Hebrew 'turned back' is substituted for 'desolate' in Psalms 70:3, and 'make haste unto me' appears instead of 'thinketh upon me' in Psalms 70:5. The five vv. composing the Ps. constitute a cry to God for help and deliverance.

Title: see on Psalms 38.

Related Commentaries of Psalms 70:1

Psalms 70:1-5

1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to helpa me, O LORD.

2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.

4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

5 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.