Psalms 70 — HeartWord — Read the Bible

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David; to bring to remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me; Make haste to help me, O Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 17:1 · Psalms 38:1 · Psalms 40:13 · Psalms 40:14 · Psalms 69:18 · Psalms 71:12 · Psalms 143:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
to bring to remembrance H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
to deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
me; make haste H2363 (חוּשׁ) — to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment
to help H5833 (עֶזְרָה) — aid
me, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

² Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Psalms 6:10 · Psalms 22:12 · Psalms 22:20 · Psalms 35:4 · Psalms 35:26 · Psalms 40:14 · Psalms 71:12 · Psalms 71:13 · Psalms 109:29 · Psalms 141:1 · Isaiah 28:13 · Isaiah 41:11

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Let them be ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
and confounded H2659 (חָפֵר) — to blush; figuratively, to be ashamed, disappointed; causatively, to shame, reproach
that seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
after my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
let them be turned H5472 (סוּג) — properly, to flinch, i.e. (by implication) to go back, literally (to retreat) or figuratively (to apostatize)
backward H268 (אָחוֹר) — the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the West
and put to confusion H3637 (כָּלַם) — properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult
that desire H2655 (חָפֵץ) — pleased with
my hurt H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

³ Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say, Aha, aha.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Psalms 35:21 · Psalms 35:25 · Psalms 40:15 · Psalms 71:13 · Psalms 71:24 · Proverbs 24:17 · Acts 1:18

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Let them be turned back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
for a reward H6118 (עֵקֶב) — a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on…
of their shame H1322 (בֹּשֶׁת) — shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
that say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Aha H1889 (הֶאָח) — aha!

⁴ Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; And let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Psalms 5:11 · Psalms 35:27 · Psalms 40:16 · Psalms 97:12 · Isaiah 61:10 · Isaiah 65:13 · Lamentations 3:25

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Let all those that seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
thee rejoice H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) — to be bright, i.e. cheerful
and be glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
in thee: and let such as love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
thy salvation H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
Let God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
be magnified H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)

⁵ But I am poor and needy; Make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my help and my deliverer; O Jehovah, make no tarrying.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Psalms 13:1 · Psalms 40:17 · Psalms 69:29 · Psalms 109:22 · Psalms 141:1 · Hebrews 10:37 · Revelation 22:20

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
and needy H34 (אֶבְיוֹן) — destitute
make haste H2363 (חוּשׁ) — to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment
unto me, O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
my help H5828 (עֵזֶר) — aid
and my deliverer H6403 (פָּלַט) — to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to deliver
O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
make no tarrying H309 (אָחַר) — to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate