Psalm 70 is the second of three prayers for deliverance when surrounded by enemies. Some point out that the short Psalm 70 is a repetition of Psalm 40’s ending, verses 13-17, with a few variations. “Lord” (YHWH) is changed into “God” (Elohim), except in verse 70:1b, and “Elohim” is changed into “YHWH” in verse 70:5b. […]
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Psalm 69 is today’s BDBD. Introduction.
Psalm 69 is the first of three prayer-psalms asking for deliverance when threatened by enemies. It is the prayer of one who is in deep distress by wounds inflicted by God (26), wrongfully persecuted by enemies, and conscious that, though he knows he is with sin, yet, still innocent of any crime (5), his sufferings […]
