Psalms 70:5
Psalms 70:5 in Multiple Translations
But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.
But I am poor and needy; Make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my help and my deliverer; O Jehovah, make no tarrying.
But I am poor and in need; come to me quickly, O God; you are my help and my saviour; let there be no waiting, O Lord.
As for me, I am poor and needy. Hurry, God, help me! Save me! Lord, don't wait!
Nowe I am poore and needie: O God, make haste to me: thou art mine helper, and my deliuerer: O Lord, make no tarying.
And I [am] poor and needy, O God, haste to me, My help and my deliverer [art] Thou, O Jehovah, tarry Thou not!
But I am poor and needy. Come to me quickly, God. You are my help and my deliverer. LORD, don’t delay.
But I am poor and needy: make haste to me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no delay.
For thou art my patience, O Lord: my hope, O Lord, from my youth;
As for me, I am poor and needy [DOU]; so God, come quickly to help me! Yahweh, you are the one who saves and helps me, so please come quickly!
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Psalms 70:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יָ֘שִׂ֤ישׂוּ
וְ/יִשְׂמְח֨וּ
בְּ/ךָ֗
כָּֽל
מְבַ֫קְשֶׁ֥י/ךָ
וְ/יֹאמְר֣וּ
תָ֭מִיד
יִגְדַּ֣ל
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
אֹ֝הֲבֵ֗י
יְשׁוּעָתֶֽ/ךָ
יָ֘שִׂ֤ישׂוּ
sûws
H7797
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/יִשְׂמְח֨וּ
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בְּ/ךָ֗
Prep | Suff
כָּֽל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מְבַ֫קְשֶׁ֥י/ךָ
bâqash
H1245
to seek
V-Piel | Suff
וְ/יֹאמְר֣וּ
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
תָ֭מִיד
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
N-ms
יִגְדַּ֣ל
gâdal
H1431
to magnify
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֹ֝הֲבֵ֗י
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal
יְשׁוּעָתֶֽ/ךָ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 70:5
יָ֘שִׂ֤ישׂוּ
sûws
H7797
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to feel joyful or cheerful, like a bright and happy feeling. It appears in the Bible when people are celebrating or giving thanks. In the KJV, it is often translated as 'rejoice' or 'be glad'.
Definition: 1) to exult, rejoice 1a) (Qal) to exult, display joy
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: be glad, [idiom] greatly, joy, make mirth, rejoice. See also: Deuteronomy 28:63; Isaiah 61:10; Psalms 19:6.
וְ/יִשְׂמְח֨וּ
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
בְּ/ךָ֗
""
Prep | Suff
כָּֽל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מְבַ֫קְשֶׁ֥י/ךָ
bâqash
H1245
"to seek"
V-Piel | Suff
This Hebrew verb means to seek or search for something. In Psalm 105:4, it's used to encourage seeking God's face. It's also used in 1 Samuel 28:8 where Saul seeks a medium.
Definition: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). See also: Genesis 31:39; Esther 7:7; Psalms 4:3.
וְ/יֹאמְר֣וּ
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
תָ֭מִיד
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
יִגְדַּ֣ל
gâdal
H1431
"to magnify"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To make something or someone great, important, or powerful. This Hebrew word means to magnify or grow, and is used in the Bible to describe God's power and greatness. The KJV translates it as 'magnify' or 'great'.
Definition: 1) to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grow up 1a2) to become great 1a3) to be magnified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cause to grow 1b2) to make great, powerful 1b3) to magnify 1c) (Pual) to be brought up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make great 1d2) to magnify 1d3) to do great things 1e) (Hithpael) to magnify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower. See also: Genesis 12:2; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 18:51.
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֹ֝הֲבֵ֗י
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
יְשׁוּעָתֶֽ/ךָ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 70:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 70:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 70:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 70:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 70:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
- Sermons on Psalms 70:5
Context — Hurry, O LORD, to Help Me!
3May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame.
4May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”
5But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 40:17 | 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 141:1 | I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You. |
| 3 | Psalms 69:29 | But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God. |
| 4 | Revelation 22:20 | He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! |
| 5 | Hebrews 10:37 | For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. |
| 6 | Psalms 13:1–2 | How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me? |
| 7 | Psalms 109:22 | For I am poor and needy; my heart is wounded within me. |
Psalms 70:5 Summary
This verse means that the psalmist is acknowledging his own weakness and need for God's help, and he's asking God to come to his aid quickly. He's saying, 'I'm not strong enough to handle this on my own, God, so please hurry to me and rescue me.' This is a great reminder that we don't have to be self-sufficient, but can instead rely on God's power and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Romans 8:28. By calling out to God in our time of need, we can experience His deliverance and peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'poor and needy' in Psalms 70:5?
In this context, being 'poor and needy' refers to a spiritual state of humility and dependence on God, recognizing our inability to save ourselves, as seen in Psalms 40:17 and Isaiah 66:2.
Why does the psalmist ask God to 'hurry' to him?
The psalmist asks God to hurry because he is in a state of distress and needs immediate deliverance, similar to the cry for help in Psalms 38:22 and Matthew 14:30.
What is the significance of calling God 'my help and my deliverer'?
By calling God 'my help and my deliverer', the psalmist affirms his trust in God's power and faithfulness to rescue him, as expressed in Psalms 121:1-2 and Hebrews 4:16.
Why does the psalmist ask God not to delay?
The psalmist asks God not to delay because he is aware of his own limitations and the urgency of his situation, echoing the sentiment in Psalms 102:2 and Luke 18:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel 'poor and needy', and how can I surrender them to God?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of dependence on God, recognizing my need for His help and deliverance?
- What are some ways I can 'hurry' to God in times of distress, and what are the benefits of seeking Him immediately?
- How can I trust God as my 'help and deliverer' in the midst of challenging circumstances, and what Scriptures can I use to strengthen my faith?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 70:5
But I [am] poor and needy,.... In Psalms 40:17 it follows, yet "the Lord thinketh on me"; instead of which it is here, [See comments on Psalms 40:17]; make haste unto me, O God; which repeats for
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
No text from Poole on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
Psalms 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.Ver. 5. But I am poor and needy] See Psalms 69:29,
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
(5) Make haste unto me, O God.—In Psalms 40:17, “The Lord (Adonai) thinketh on me.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
Verse 5. But I am poor and needy] עני ואביון ani veebyon, I am a poor man, and a beggar - an afflicted beggar; a sense of my poverty causes me to beg. Thou art my help] I know thou hast enough, and to spare; and therefore I come to thee. Make no tarrying.] My wants are many, my danger great, my time short. O God, delay not! ANALYSIS OF THE SEVENTIETH PSALM The contents of this Psalm are the following: - I. The prayer of David for himself, that he may be freed from his enemies, Psalms 70:1, repeated Psalms 70:5. II. For the speedy overthrow of the wicked Psalms 70:2-3. III.
For the prosperity of the godly, Psalms 70:4. IV. The arguments he uses to induce God to answer his prayer. 1. His miserable condition: "I am poor and needy." 2. God's office: "Thou art my Helper and Redeemer." For a farther analysis, see at the end of the fortieth Psalm. See Clarke on Psalms 40:17.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 70:5
5. But I &c.] But as for me, who am afflicted and needy. Cp. Psalms 69:29; Psalms 69:33; Psalms 9:18; Psalms 35:10; Psalms 37:14; Psalms 86:1; Psalms 109:22. make haste unto me, O God] So Psalms 141:1. “The text of Psa 40:17, “The Lord will take thought for me,” glancing back at “thy thoughts to us-ward” in Psalms 70:5, is probably the original reading. The variation here may have been introduced for the sake of closer parallelism to make no tarrying. my help, as Psalms 33:20 : my deliverer, as Psalms 18:2; Psalms 18:48, a different word from that used in Psalms 70:1. O Lord] In Psalms 40:17, O my God. make no tarrying] Cp. Daniel’s prayer (Daniel 9:19, A.V. defer not), and the promise in Isaiah 46:13.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 70:5
But I am poor and needy - This is the same as in Psalms 40:17. Make haste unto me, O God - Hebrew, אלהים 'Elohiym.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 70:5
5. But I am poor and needy—Compare Psalms 69:29. Make haste unto me, O God—For this Psalms 40:17 has, “Yet the Lord (Adonai) thinketh upon me.” O Lord, (Jehovah,) make no tarrying—For this Eloheem,
Sermons on Psalms 70:5
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The Art of Pleading to God by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the art of pleading with God. It delves into the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them to pray, highlighting the need for Go |
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The Snare of the Satisfied by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker begins by asking God to give them His Word and for it to burn within them. They ask God to keep them from laziness and the snares of victory. The speake |
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(The Lord - Merciful and Gracious) 3. the Lord on the Side of the Poor and Needy by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing the dramatic and thunderous opening of the sermon, comparing it to the witches in Hammett's play. The speaker then mentions a beaut |
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He Thinks of Us by John McGregor | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 40 and specifically looks at the last verse. The psalmist expresses gratitude for God's faithfulness and deliverance, as well as the tr |
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Objections to Inability and Reflection by John Murray | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the analogy of an alcoholic to illustrate a principle about the church and the gospel. The speaker emphasizes that the church cannot effective |
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A Christian on Earth, Still in Heaven by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the spiritual paradise found in the Scriptures, particularly in the book of Psalms, which offers both delight and usefulness to every Christian. He hig |
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Jeremiah 29:11 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith reflects on the profound nature of God's thoughts towards us, emphasizing that God is always aware of our circumstances and never forgets us, even in times of hardship. |