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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 70

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Me and Olympic Marathoner Frank Joiner, my helper at the Columbus (Ohio) Marathon

Click here to read PSALM 70 in poetic form.

Background

The Exodus book in Psalms is composed of Psalms 61-72 and shows the Messiah’s great atoning work. Psalm 70 is a plea for God’s help in times of trouble.

Structure

(Verse 1) Prayer for God’s deliverance

(Verses 2,3) Shame and confusion to those who mock God (Who say “Aha, aha.”)

(Verse 4) Gladness and salvation to those who seek God (Who say “Let God be magnified.”)

(Verse 5) Prayer for God’s deliverance

Key Scriptures

Verse 3—“Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.” The word translated “reward” literally means “heel” or final result. The end of those who mock God is only shame and sorrow.

Verse 5—“my help and my deliverer.” This is the only place in the Bible where these two words are used together. God is uniquely our helper and great deliverer. He accomplished our salvation through Jesus Christ who helps all in need, and we have the gift of  holy spirit as a “comforter” or helper within us (John 14:16).

FOR FURTHER STUDY

All 150 of The Psalms in Poetic Form are available from Amazon in a book, either Large Print or a smaller Bedside Reader. Also available for free with a Kindle Unlimited membership. Enjoy!

The entire blog series is now available in the publication The Psalms: Background & Structure with Key Scriptures Explained.

One reply on “Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 70”

I’m always blessed to read your work. It provides great insight on God’s love,grace and mercy. His deliverence given to Israel was Shadow of things to come. How much more shall our deliverence be?

Thank you. for the love and care you show in sharing God’s Word.a

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