Psalms 70
1 David solicits God to the speedy destruction of the wicked, and preservation of the godly.
David <01732> [A.M. 2983. B.C. 1021. (Title.) A Psalm.]
This Psalm is almost word for word the same as the five last verses of Psalm 40; and it is written as a part of the succeeding Psalm in about 27 MSS. Both Psalms evidently appear to have been written by David during the rebellion of Absalom, and probably at the crisis when he heard of the sanguinary counsel which Ahithophel had given respecting him; or, as some suppose, when beyond Jordan.
written ..... attention <02142> [to bring.]
God <0430> [O God.]
Lord .... help <05833 03068> [to help me. Heb. to my help.]
life <05315> [my soul.]
Rather,"my life," {naphshee;} for the word has frequently this meaning.
<05472> [be turned.]
driven back <07725> [back.]
Aha Aha <01889> [Aha, aha.]
He„ch! He„ch! a note of extreme contempt; marking insult and triumph at the same time.
oppressed <06041> [I am.]
hurry ............... delay <02363 0309> [make.]
Lord <03068> [O Lord.]
