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Psalms 71:12

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 71:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me.
Psalms 71:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 71

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9Cast me not off in the time of old age; Forsake me not when my strength faileth.
10For mine enemies speak concerning me; And they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
11Saying, God hath forsaken him: Pursue and take him; for there is none to deliver.
12O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me.
13Let them be put to shame [and] consumed that are adversaries to my soul; Let them be covered with reproach and dishonor that seek my hurt.
14But I will hope continually, And will praise thee yet more and more.
15My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, [And] of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers [thereof].
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“O God, be not far from me, etc.] God is everywhere, at hand and afar off, with regard to his being, power, and providence; his glorious presence is in heaven, his gracious presence is with his people; but, when he hides his face, he seems to be at a distance; and this they cannot bear, and therefore deprecate it; (see <191001>Psalm 10:1); O my God, make haste for my help; he knew that his help was in God, and that there was none for him elsewhere; and that he could help him when none else could, and was a present help in time of trouble; and it being such a time with him, and his case desperate, he desires the Lord that he would make haste; and he addresses him as his own God, the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“O God, be not far from me - See the notes at Psalms 22:11. O my God, make haste for my help - See the notes at Psalms 40:13. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“O God: Psa 22:11, Psa 22:19, Psa 35:22, Psa 38:21, Psa 38:22, Psa 69:18 make: Psa 70:1, Psa 70:2, Psa 143:7 Psalms 71:13”
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