Psalm 70
June 26, 2019
This short Psalm is a prayer for a speedy deliverance from enemies. There are two requests here: come quickly and help me and put my enemies to shame.
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Psalm 69
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Psalm 71
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This Psalm is an expansion of Psalm 70 and it is much more personal. It is a prayer for a quick deliverance from enemies to their confusion and shame.
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