Psalm 71:4

Translations

Modern

Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless.

Traditional

Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

Literal

O My God, rescue me from the hand of a wicked one, from the palm of the one acting unjustly and pressing.

Latin

Deus meus, eripe me de manu peccatoris, et de manu contra legem agentis, et iniqui:

Original

Hebrew

English

Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless.

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

Related verses

Psalm 140:1–4
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,
Psalm 59:1–2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.
Psalm 17:8–9
Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
2 Samuel 17:1–2
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.
Psalm 17:13
Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,
2 Samuel 17:12–14
Then we will attack David wherever we find him, and we will descend on him like dew on the ground. And of all the men with him, not even one will remain.
2 Samuel 17:21
After the men had gone, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed up out of the well and went to inform King David, saying, “Get up and cross over the river at once, for Ahithophel has given this advice against you.”
2 Samuel 16:21–22
Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.”

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