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Psalms 70:2

Psalms 70:2

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

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Psalms 70 — OverviewPsalms 70 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis psalm is adapted to a state of affliction; it is copied almost word for word from the fortieth, and, some think for that reason, is entitled, "a psalm to bring to remembrance;" for it may be of use…Psalms 70 — OverviewPsalms 70 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 70:1, David solicits God to the speedy destruction of the wicked, and preservation of the godly. This Psalm is almost word for word the same as the five Psalms 40:13 of Psalm 40; and it is written as a part of…Psalms 70 — OverviewPsalms 70 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTo the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David, to bring to remembrance. This psalm, according to Kimchi, was composed by David when he fled from Saul, or from Absalom; so Theodoret; but if at either of those times, it is…Psalms 70:1-5Psalms 70:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe title tells us that this psalm was designed to bring to remembrance; that is, to put God in remembrance of his mercy and promises (for so we are said to do when we pray to him and plead with him. Isa.…Psalms 70:1-5Psalms 70:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION This psalm is a detached fragment of Psalms 40:1-17, separated off, probably, for liturgical purposes. Except in the last clause, the name "Elohim" is substituted for "Jehovah." A few omissions are made, and…Psalms 70:1-5Psalms 70:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryHelp! This is the cry of many. By sea and land, in times of peril, this call is made. That gun "booming loud" is the signal of a ship in distress. That flag held up from the boat is a silent appeal. That cry, rising…