Let them be put to shame and confusion who seek my life! Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who delight in my hurt!
This psalm is simply the fortieth psalm cut down to five verses and fitted for some particular occasion. I will not repeat myself here; look to my commentary on Psalm 40 for the full interpretation.
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Commenting on Psalm 70:1-5
Here the words, "together, "and, "to destroy it, "which occur in Psalm 40, are omitted: a man in haste uses no more words than are actually necessary. His enemies desired to put his faith to shame, and he eagerly entreats that they may be disappointed, and themselves covered with confusion.
David prays God to make haste, speaking from poverty and need. Poverty is a strong plea before a God of mercy who fills the hungry with good things. He asks God to deliver him from trouble, sustain him under it, and do both quickly, for God sometimes delays to stir up earnest desire in His people.
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Commenting on Psalm 70:1-5