Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not be far from me, my God; come quickly, God, to help me. New Living Translation O God, don’t stay away. My God, please hurry to help me. English Standard Version O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me! Berean Standard Bible Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me. King James Bible O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. New King James Version O God, do not be far from me; O my God, make haste to help me! New American Standard Bible God, do not be far from me; My God, hurry to my aid! NASB 1995 O God, do not be far from me; O my God, hasten to my help! NASB 1977 O God, do not be far from me; O my God, hasten to my help! Legacy Standard Bible O God, do not be far from me; O my God, hasten to my help! Amplified Bible O God, do not be far from me; O my God, come quickly to help me! Christian Standard Bible God, do not be far from me; my God, hurry to help me. Holman Christian Standard Bible God, do not be far from me; my God, hurry to help me. American Standard Version O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me. Contemporary English Version Come closer, God! Please hurry and help. English Revised Version O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste to help me. GOD'S WORD® Translation O God, do not be so distant from me. O my God, come quickly to help me. Good News Translation Don't stay so far away, O God; my God, hurry to my aid! International Standard Version God, do not be distant from me. My God, come quickly to help me. Majority Standard Bible Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me. NET Bible O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me! New Heart English Bible God, do not be far from me. My God, hurry to help me. Webster's Bible Translation O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. World English Bible God, don’t be far from me. My God, hurry to help me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO God, do not be far from me, "" O my God, make haste for my help. Young's Literal Translation O God, be not far from me, O my God, for my help make haste. Smith's Literal Translation O God, thou wilt not be far off from me: my God, hasten for my help. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO God, be not thou far from me: O my God, make haste to my help. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible God, be not far from me; my God, hasten to help me. New Revised Standard Version O God, do not be far from me; O my God, make haste to help me! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste for my help. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Oh God, do not be far from me! Oh God, stay for my help! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me. Brenton Septuagint Translation O God, go not far from me, O my God, draw nigh to my help. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge…11saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.” 12Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me. 13May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace.… Cross References Psalm 22:19 But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. Psalm 38:21-22 Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God. / Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior. Psalm 40:13 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me. Psalm 70:1 For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me! Psalm 141:1 A Psalm of David. I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:17 The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. Isaiah 59:1 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. Lamentations 3:57 You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” James 4:8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Treasury of Scripture O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. O God Psalm 22:11,19 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help… Psalm 35:22 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me. Psalm 38:21,22 Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me… make Psalm 70:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD… Psalm 143:7 Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. Jump to Previous Far Haste Hasten Help Hurry QuicklyJump to Next Far Haste Hasten Help Hurry QuicklyPsalm 71 1. David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's favor, prays both for himself, 10. and against the enemies of his soul 14. He promises constancy 17. He prays for perseverance 19. He praises God, and promises to do it cheerfully Be not far from me, O God. This plea reflects a deep sense of urgency and dependency on God's presence. The psalmist's request for God not to be distant echoes the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to be with them (Deuteronomy 31:6). The phrase also resonates with the cry of Jesus on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46), highlighting the human experience of feeling abandoned yet reaching out in faith. The psalmist's appeal is rooted in the understanding that God's proximity brings protection and comfort, a theme prevalent throughout the Psalms (Psalm 23:4). Hurry, O my God, to help me. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistTraditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is an individual seeking God's presence and assistance in times of distress. 2. God The central figure to whom the psalmist directs his plea, emphasizing His role as a helper and protector. 3. Enemies Though not mentioned in this specific verse, the context of Psalm 71 includes adversaries who threaten the psalmist, prompting his urgent plea for divine intervention. Teaching Points The Urgency of PrayerThe psalmist's plea for God to "hurry" underscores the urgency with which we can approach God in prayer, trusting in His timely intervention. God's Nearness The request for God not to be far away reflects a deep understanding of God's omnipresence and His willingness to be close to those who call upon Him. Dependence on God This verse teaches us about the importance of relying on God as our primary source of help and strength, especially in challenging times. Faith in God's Response The psalmist's confidence in God's help encourages believers to have faith that God hears and responds to our cries for assistance. Consistency in Seeking God Regularly seeking God's presence and help, as modeled by the psalmist, should be a consistent practice in the life of a believer.(12, 13) These verses recall Psalm 22:11; Psalm 35:4; Psalm 35:26; Psalm 38:21-22; Psalm 40:13-14.Verse 12. - O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help (comp. Psalm 22:19; Psalm 35:22). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Be notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not far תִּרְחַ֣ק (tir·ḥaq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7368: To be or become far or distant from me, מִמֶּ֑נִּי (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of O God. אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Hurry, חֽוּשָׁה׃ (ḥū·šāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2363: To hurry, to be eager with excitement, enjoyment O my God, אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (’ĕ·lō·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative to help me. לְעֶזְרָ֥תִי (lə·‘ez·rā·ṯî) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5833: Help, helper, assistance Links Psalm 71:12 NIVPsalm 71:12 NLT Psalm 71:12 ESV Psalm 71:12 NASB Psalm 71:12 KJV Psalm 71:12 BibleApps.com Psalm 71:12 Biblia Paralela Psalm 71:12 Chinese Bible Psalm 71:12 French Bible Psalm 71:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 71:12 God don't be far from me (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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