Psalms 70:1
" Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD. "
Psalms 70:1 means David is urgently asking God to step in and rescue him right now. It shows that it’s okay to admit, “God, I …
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Understand the key themes and apply Psalms 70 to your life today
5 verses | King James Version
Verses in Psalms 70
Psalms 70:2
" Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt. "
Psalm 70:2 means David is asking God to stop people who are trying to harm him and to overturn their evil plans. It shows we …
Read full analysisPsalms 70:3
" Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha. "
Psalms 70:3 asks God to stop and shame those who mock or insult His people, saying “Aha, aha” in ridicule. It means God sees unfair …
Read full analysisPsalms 70:4
" 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. "
Psalm 70:4 means that everyone who looks to God should find joy and keep praising Him. It reminds us to focus on God’s goodness, not …
Read full analysisPsalms 70:5
" But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying. "
Psalm 70:5 shows a person in deep need, honestly admitting, “I can’t fix this myself.” It means we can urgently call on God when we …
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