Psalms 70:1
Psalms 70:1 in Multiple Translations
Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!
Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD.
Make haste, O God, to deliver me; Make haste to help me, O Jehovah.
Let your salvation come quickly, O God; come quickly to my help, O Lord.
God, save me! Hurry, Lord, help me!
To him excelleth. A Psalme of David to put in remembrance. O God, haste thee to deliuer mee: make haste to helpe me, O Lord.
To the Overseer, by David. — 'To cause to remember.' O God, to deliver me, O Jehovah, for my help, haste.
Hurry, God, to deliver me. Come quickly to help me, LORD.
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David to bring to remembrance. Make haste , O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD.
A psalm for David. Of the sons of Jonadab, and the former captives. In thee, O Lord, I have hoped, let me never be put to confusion:
God, please save me! Yahweh, come quickly to help me!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 70:1
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Psalms 70:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַ֝/מְנַצֵּ֗חַ
לְ/דָוִ֥ד
לְ/הַזְכִּֽיר
לַ֝/מְנַצֵּ֗חַ
nâtsach
H5329
to conduct
Prep | V-Piel
לְ/דָוִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
Prep | N-proper
לְ/הַזְכִּֽיר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 70:1
לַ֝/מְנַצֵּ֗חַ
nâtsach
H5329
"to conduct"
Prep | V-Piel
To conduct or oversee, this word describes a leader or chief musician. In the Bible, it is used in the book of Psalms to describe the role of a music director. The word implies a sense of leadership and guidance.
Definition: 1) to excel, be bright, be preeminent, be perpetual, be overseer, be enduring 1a) (Niphal) enduring (participle) 1b) (Piel) to act as overseer or superintendent or director or chief Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsach (נְצַח "to distinguish oneself" H5330)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:21; Psalms 49:1; Psalms 4:1.
לְ/דָוִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
Prep | N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
לְ/הַזְכִּֽיר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 70:1
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- Context
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- Psalms 70:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 70:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 70:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 70:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 70:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 70:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 70:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 70:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 70:1
- Sermons on Psalms 70:1
Context — Hurry, O LORD, to Help Me!
1Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!
2May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. 3May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 40:13–17 | Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me. May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame. May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!” But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay. |
| 2 | Psalms 71:12 | Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me. |
| 3 | Psalms 143:7 | Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. |
| 4 | Psalms 69:18 | Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes. |
| 5 | Psalms 38:1 | O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 17:1–21 | Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel. Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.” So Hushai came to Absalom, who told him, “Ahithophel has spoken this proposal. Should we carry it out? If not, what do you say?” Hushai replied, “This time the advice of Ahithophel is not sound.” He continued, “You know your father and his men. They are mighty men, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Moreover, your father is a man of war who will not spend the night with the troops. Surely by now he is hiding in a cave or some other location. If some of your troops fall first, whoever hears of it will say, ‘There has been a slaughter among the troops who follow Absalom.’ Then even the most valiant soldier with the heart of a lion will melt with fear, because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man who has valiant men with him. Instead, I advise that all Israel from Dan to Beersheba—a multitude like the sand on the seashore—be gathered to you, and that you yourself lead them into battle. 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. If he retreats to a city, all Israel will bring ropes to that city, and we will drag it down to the valley until not even a pebble can be found.” Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than that of Ahithophel.” For the LORD had purposed to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom. So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’” Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city. But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. Then the man’s wife took a covering and spread it over the mouth of the well, scattering grain over it so nobody would know a thing. When Absalom’s servants came to the woman at the house, they asked, “Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?” “They have crossed over the brook,” she replied. The men searched but did not find them, so they returned to Jerusalem. 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.” |
Psalms 70:1 Summary
[This verse is a heartfelt cry from David to God, asking Him to hurry and rescue him from his troubles. David feels overwhelmed and needs God's immediate help, much like we do when we face difficult situations. As seen in Psalms 34:17-20, God is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit, which gives us confidence to call upon Him in our times of need. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust in God's love and care for us, even when things seem darkest, and to ask for His help with the same urgency and faith that David shows.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'make haste' in this verse?
To 'make haste' means to act quickly or urgently, as seen in Psalms 38:22 where David also cries out to God for swift deliverance. This shows the depth of David's distress and his need for immediate rescue.
Why does David ask God to hurry to help him?
David asks God to hurry because he is in a desperate situation, surrounded by enemies who seek to harm him, as mentioned in Psalms 70:2-3. This urgency is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where believers cry out to God in times of trouble, such as in Psalms 22:19.
Is this verse just about David's personal troubles or is there a broader application?
While this verse is certainly about David's personal troubles, it also reflects the universal human experience of needing God's help in times of distress, as expressed in Psalms 107:6 and Romans 10:13. This makes it relatable and applicable to believers today.
How does this verse relate to the concept of faith and trust in God?
This verse demonstrates David's faith and trust in God, despite his dire circumstances, as he confidently calls upon God for deliverance, much like in Psalms 23:4 where David trusts God to be with him even in the valley of the shadow of death. It shows that even in the darkest times, believers can have hope in God's salvation.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need God to 'make haste' and deliver me, and how can I express this need to Him in prayer?
- How do I respond when faced with urgent needs or threats, and what can I learn from David's example of crying out to God?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of seeking God's swift help in my daily life, especially when faced with challenges or pressures?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's timing and sovereignty, even when my circumstances seem overwhelming or desperate?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 70:1
[Make haste], O God, to deliver me,.... The phrase, "make haste", is supplied from the following clause in Psalms 40:13; it is, "be pleased, O Lord", or "Jehovah".
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 70:1
Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD. As the next psalm is without a title, it is probable that the two together form a pair with one title.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 70:1
Psalms 70 THE The contents of this Psalm are almost all to be found , &c. Nor is it strange that they are here repeated, because the same or like occasions were oft repeated; and David’ s returning distresses might well make him sometimes repeat the same words. And as these things were joined with many other passages in Psalms 40, so they are distinctly repeated, as a form of prayer, which himself or others might use in such a condition. What is necessary for the understanding of this Psalm, the reader may find See Poole "", etc. David prayeth to God for speedy help, to the shame of his enemies, , the joy of the godly, and the magnifying of his name, ,5. No text from Poole on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 70:1
Psalms 70:1 « To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David, to bring to remembrance. » [Make haste], O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD.A Psalm of David] Made, likely, or rather made use of from Psalms 40:14-15, &c., when Sheba, the son of Bichri, was up in rebellion after Absalom’ s death, 2 Samuel 20:1, &c. See Psalms 69:1, title. To briny to remembrance] Worthy to be remembered, and followed as a pattern of prayer. Some make this psalm an appendix to the former, as Psalms 43:1-5., is to Psalms 42:1-11. Others make it a part of the next psalm; which is, therefore, say they, without a title. Ver. 1. Make haste, O God, to deliver me] As a father runs without legs when his child is hazarded.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 70:1
PSALM LXX The psalmist prays for speedy deliverance, 1; prays against those who sought his life, 2, 3; and for the blessedness of those who sought God, 4; urges his speedy deliverance, 5. NOTES ON PSALM LXX The title in the Hebrew is, To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. There seems little sense in this title. It seems to intimate that the Psalm was written as a memorial that David had been in sore affliction, and that God had delivered him. So the Vulgate, Septuagint, AEthiopic, and Arabic. It is almost word for word the same with the five last verses of Ps 40:14-17, to the notes on which the reader is referred. Verse 1. Make haste to help me] I am in extreme distress, and the most imminent danger. Haste to help me, or I am lost.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 70:1
1. Make haste] The words, as the italics indicate, are not in the Hebrew; and as the text stands, we must either supply make haste from the next line, or render according to the Heb. idiom found in Isaiah 38:20, God is ready to deliver me. But probably the first word of the verse as it stands in Psalms 40:13 should be restored, Be pleased. This word would be a link of connexion with Psalms 69:13, in a time when thou pleasest. make haste to help me] Cp. Psalms 22:19; Psalms 38:22.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 70:1
Make haste - These words are supplied by our translators. The first word in Psalms 40:13, rendered “be pleased,” is here omitted in the original.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 70:1
1. O God—For “O Jehovah,” Psalms 40:13. Make haste—The “Be pleased,” (Psalms 40:13,) left out.
Sermons on Psalms 70:1
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Exchanged Life by Hudson Taylor | Charles Simeon preaches on the significance of anamnesis, which involves awakening the mind to guilt before God and realizing the hindrance sin creates in our communion with Him. T |
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Psalm 70 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about finding respite from trouble through earnest prayer and unwavering faith in God's deliverance. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's help in times |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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A Prayer for Guidance by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith reflects on the vastness of God and the insignificance of human beings in comparison. He describes sitting on the beach, contemplating the sun, t |
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Whatever Is Not From Faith Is Sin by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 143 as an example of how to approach God with our arguments. The psalmist, David, fills his mouth with arguments, listing his requests |
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How to Argue With God by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 143 as an example of how to approach God with our arguments. The psalmist, David, fills his mouth with arguments, listing his requests |
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Psalm 143 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the power of prayer, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's faithfulness and righteousness in times of supplication. He highlights the contrast between t |