Psalms 70

Psalms 70:1

Title. to bring to remembrance] See Notes on the title of psal. 38.

MAke haste] He teacheth us to be earnest in prayer, though God seem to stay: for at his time he will hear us, psal. 40. 1.

O God, to deliver me] Psal. 40. 13, &c.

to help me] Heb. to my help.

Psalms 70:2

Let them be ashamed, &c.] Psalms 35:4. and Psalms 71:13. He wisheth that his enemies, who laid plots to take away his life, might be disappointed and shamed.

Psalms 70:3

for a reward of their shame] Hereby we are taught not to mock at others in their misery, lest the same fall on our own necks, Prov. 24. 17, 18.

Psalms 70:4

Let all those that seek thee, rejoyce] Let those that worship thee aright, see my deliverance, and be glad of it, and praise thee for it.

Psalms 70:5

my deliverer] Because he had felt Gods help before, he groundeth on experience, and boldly seeketh unto him for succour, 2 Corinthians 1:10.