Psalm 71:2

Translations

Modern

In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me.

Traditional

Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.

Literal

In Your righteousness, deliver me and cause me to escape; incline to me Your ear, and save me!

Latin

In justitia tua libera me, et eripe me: inclina ad me aurem tuam, et salva me.

Original

Hebrew

English

In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me.

Notes

Psalms 71:1–4

The poet recognizes God as a dependable protector who will act justly towards him and his oppressors. See also Psalm 31:1–3.

Psalms 71:1–24

This untitled lament by an aging believer is more a confession of confidence and hope than a cry of abandonment by God. The psalmist experienced God's power and protection in his youth (Psalm 71:5–8) and now prays for rescue from enemies who pursue him in his old age (Psalm 71:9–13).

Even in danger, he continues to speak of God's past faithfulness and looks forward with hope to sharing with the next generation that God is faithful and righteous.

Psalms 69:1–72:20

These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.

Theme notes and profiles

David Salvation in the Psalms

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Psalm 31:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.
Psalm 17:6
I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
Psalm 143:11
For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.
Psalm 116:1–2
I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy.
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Psalm 143:1
A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
Psalm 10:17–18
You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
Psalm 17:2
May my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right.
Psalm 43:1
Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.
Daniel 9:16
O Lord, in keeping with all Your righteous acts, I pray that Your anger and wrath may turn away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all around us.

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Topics

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