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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 70:1-5

The title tells us that this psalm was designed to bring to remembrance; that is, to put God in remembrance of his mercy and promises (for so we are said to do when we pray to him and plead with him. Isa. 43:26; Put me in remembrance)--not that the Eternal Mind needs a remembrancer, but this honour he is pleased to put upon the prayer of faith. Or, rather, to put himself and others in remembrance of former afflictions, that we may never be secure, but always in expectation of troubles, and of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 70:3

Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame ,.... In Psalm 40:15 it is, "let them be desolate"; which seems to respect their land and houses, here their persons; See Gill on Psalm 40:15 ; that say ; in Psalm 40:15 it is added, "to me"; not to his people, but himself, aha, aha : rejoicing at his calamity and distress. The Targum is, "we are glad, we are glad;' See Gill on Psalm 40:15 , and compare with this Ezekiel 25:3 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 70:3

That say, Aha, aha - האה האה Heach ! heach ! a note of supreme contempt. See on Psalm 40:15 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 70:1-5

Help! This is the cry of many. By sea and land, in times of peril, this call is made. That gun "booming loud" is the signal of a ship in distress. That flag held up from the boat is a silent appeal. That cry, rising loud and shrill, above the turmoil of storm, tells of "some strong swimmer in his agony," who still hopes for succour. And as brother cries to brother, so the soul cries to God. There are cases when we can help ourselves. There are other cases where friends and brethren can... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 70:1-5

This psalm is substantially a repetition of the last five verses of Psalms 40:1-17 (which see). It was most likely detached and altered for a special occasion.—S. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 70:3

Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame . Psalms 40:15 has, "Let them be desolate," but this difference seems to arise from a corruption. That say, Aha, aha! , Psalms 40:15 has, "that say to me, Aha, aha!" which is better. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 70:3

Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame - The only change which occurs in this verse is the substitution of the milder phrase “Let them be turned back,” for “Let them be desolate.” See the notes at Psalms 40:15. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 70:1-5

A.M. 2981. B.C. 1023. This Psalm is copied almost word for word from the 40th, from Psa 40:13 to the end; and, perhaps, it is for this reason entitled, A Psalm to bring to remembrance. For it may sometimes be of use to pray over again the prayers which we have formerly made to God on like occasions. David here prays that God would send help to him, shame to his enemies, and joy to his friends. The reader will find in the notes on Psalms 40:0 th all that is necessary for the elucidation of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 70:1-5

Psalms 70-71 A lifetime of faithful servicePsalms 70:0 is the same as Psalms 40:13-17 (see notes). It appears in the collection as a separate psalm probably because it was short and suitable for use in temple services on certain occasions.In Psalms 71:0 the believer is pictured looking back on a long life and recalling how the wicked always have opposed him. But just as God has protected him since childhood, so he will continue to do so now (71:1-6). The psalmist’s life has been a constant... read more

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