Psalms 71:12 web — God, don't be far from me. My God, hurry to help me.

World English Bible

"God, don't be far from me. My God, hurry to help me."

— Psalms 71:12, World English Bible

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KJV
“O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.”
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ASV
“O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me. ”
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NET
“O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!”
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DRB
“For he shall deliver the poor from the mighty: and the needy that had no helper.”
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BBE
“O God, be not far from me; O my God, come quickly to my help.”
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KJVA
“O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.”
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Psalms 71 — Context

Don't reject me in my old age. Don't forsake me when my strength fails.

For my enemies talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together,

saying, "God has forsaken him. Pursue and take him, for no one will rescue him."

God, don't be far from me. My God, hurry to help me.

Let my accusers be disappointed and consumed. Let them be covered with disgrace and scorn who want to harm me.

But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise.

My mouth will tell about your righteousness, and of your salvation all day, though I don't know its full measure.

Psalms 71:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 71:12 say?

Psalms 71:12 in the World English Bible reads: “God, don't be far from me. My God, hurry to 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 (WEB): “God, don't be far from me. My God, hurry to 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.

Psalms 71:12 web — God, don't be far from me. My God, hurry to help me.

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