KJV ORIGINAL
MAKE HASTE, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME; MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME, O LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Hurry, O God, to rescue me; hurry to help me, O Lord.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out urgently to God for immediate help and rescue from his troubles.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 70 is attributed to David and appears to be written during a time of great distress, possibly when he was fleeing from enemies or facing a crisis. This psalm is nearly identical to Psalm 40:13-17, suggesting it may have been used as a separate prayer for urgent situations. It was likely used in temple worship as a cry for divine intervention during times of national or personal emergency.
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