Psalms 70: An Intense Plea for Immediate Divine Help

Psalms 70 documents an urgent, focused petition for God to 'make haste' and deliver the psalmist from those who say 'Aha, aha.' It articulates the contrast between the 'shame' of the enemies and the 'joy and gladness' of those who love God's salvation.

v1-3: The Cry for Immediate Deliverance and the Shame of Enemies
v4-5: The Joy of Seekers and the Poverty of the Psalmist

Psalms chapter 70

MAKE HASTE, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME; MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME, O LORD.

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.

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.

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

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The 'Aha, aha' of the enemies represents the mockery of those who think God has finally abandoned the believer. The 'Word Secret' is Chuwsh, meaning 'to make haste' or 'be eager,' showing that God invites us to express our sense of urgency to Him without reservation. Discover the riches with psalms 70 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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