Psalms 70

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1 To the overseer: to David, to bring to remembrance. O God, to deliver me; O Jehovah hasten to help me. 2 They seeking my soul shall be confused and ashamed: they shall be turned away behind; and they desiring my evils, shall be ashamed. 3 They shall be turned back for a reward of their shame, saying, Aha! Aha. 4 All seeking thee shall rejoice and be glad in thee, and they shall say always, God shall be magnified; they loving thy salvation. 5 And I am poor and needy: O God, hasten to me, my help and my deliverer; thou, O Jehovah, wilt not delay.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: Prayer for Divine Help

Psalms 70 is a prayer for divine help and deliverance from enemies. The psalmist cries out to God for rescue and protection, trusting in His power and faithfulness. The central message of the chapter is one of dependence on God in times of trouble.

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Psalms 70:4 "Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say, 'The Lord be exalted!'"

This verse is central to the chapter because it highlights the psalmist's trust in God and his desire for all who seek God to rejoice and be glad in Him. It also emphasizes the importance of loving God's salvation and exalting His name.

Key Words in Psalms 70

"deliver"

This word emphasizes God's power to rescue and save those who trust in Him.

"enemies"

The psalmist's enemies represent the forces of darkness and opposition that seek to destroy God's people.

"rejoice"

This word highlights the joy and gladness that come from seeking and trusting in God.

"salvation"

This word emphasizes God's work of delivering His people from sin and its consequences.

Christ in This Chapter

In Psalms 70, we see a foreshadowing of Christ's work on the cross, where He cried out to God for deliverance and was ultimately exalted (Psalms 70:4). The chapter also points to the gospel message, where all who seek God can find salvation and rejoice in His presence (Psalms 70:4). The psalmist's trust in God's power and faithfulness is a model for our own trust in Christ, who is our ultimate deliverer and Savior. (John 1:1 · Hebrews 13:6)

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Names and pronouns referring to God are marked throughout the text.

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