Psalms 71:12 net — O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!

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"O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!"

— Psalms 71:12, NET Bible

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Psalms 71 — Context

9

Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!

10

For my enemies talk about me; those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise.

11

They say,“God has abandoned him. Run and seize him, for there is no one who will rescue him!”

12

O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!

13

May my accusers be humiliated and defeated! May those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace!

14

As for me, I will wait continually, and will continue to praise you.

15

I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

Psalms 71:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 71:12 say?
Psalms 71:12 in the NET Bible reads: “O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!”
Where is Psalms 71:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 71:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 71, verse 12.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 71:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 71:12 in?
Psalms 71:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 71:12?
Psalms 71:12 reads (NET): “O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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