Psalms70
English Standard Version
1To the . Of , for the . Make haste, O , to me! O Lord, to me!
2Let them be and who my ! Let them be and who in my !
3Let them turn because of their who , , !
4May who you and be in you! May those who your , is !
5But I am and ; to me, O ! You are my and my ; O Lord, do !
Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Psalms 70.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The speedy destruction of the wicked, and the preservation of the godly. (1-5).
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This psalm is almost the same as the last five verses of Ps 40. While here we behold Jesus Christ set forth in poverty and distress, we also see him denouncing just and fearful punishment on his Jewish, heathen, and antichristian enemies; and pleading for the joy and happiness of his friends, to his Father's honour. Let us apply these things to our own troubled circumstances, and in a believing manner bring them, and the sinful causes thereof, to our remembrance. Urgent trials should always awake fervent prayers.
Key Words
נָצַח: properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
דָּוִד: David, the youngest son of Jesse
זָכַר: properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
אֱלֹהִים: gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
נָצַל: to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
חוּשׁ: to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment
עֶזְרָה: aid
בּוּשׁ: properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
חָפֵר: to blush; figuratively, to be ashamed, disappointed; causatively, to shame, reproach
בָּקַשׁ: to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
Cross References
Psalms 70Psalm 70 is a nearly verbatim copy of the closing portion of Psalm 40.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole, JFB
Parallel text with a minor variation from 'thinketh upon me' to 'make haste unto me.'
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Parallel text matching the petition for adversaries seeking his soul to be confounded.
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Parallel text regarding the shame of those saying 'Aha, aha.'
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Parallel text matching the prayer for seekers of God to rejoice and magnify Him.
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Shares the unique title 'to bring to remembrance' with Psalm 38.
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Verbal parallel of enemies saying 'Aha, aha' in mockery of David.
Parallels the plea of being 'poor and sorrowful/needy' but trustful in God.