Psalms 40:13 - Exposition

Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver us . Though one deliverance is just effected ( Psalms 40:2 ), it is not enough; something more is required. The psalmist's life is still threatened by enemies ( Psalms 40:14 ); he is still scoffed at and flouted ( Psalms 40:15 ). O Lord, make haste to help me ; literally, Lord , make haste to my help (comp. Psalms 22:19 ; Psalms 31:2 ; Psalms 38:22 ). The Church follows the example set, when she says in her versicles, "O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us."