Psalm 70

Here is a simple song of “remembrance” (as the title says).  It seems to have no specific event in mind; it’s just the basics. Psalm 70 is almost word for word identical to Psalm 40:13-17. Perhaps 70 was a short prayer that David often prayed that seemed to fit the situation of Psalm 40. In other words, David didn't have to write some new thought every day. But he did want to come to the Lord in faith everyday. 

Psalm 70 is written in simple Hebrew poetic form.  Note the rhyming of ideas.

Hurry     Deliver me         Help me (v1)			Hurry     Deliver me Help me (v5)
	Against those who seek my life, desire my hurt and say “aha” (v2-3)	For those who seek you, love your salvation and say “Let God be magnified”         (v4)

We have seen in countless of the Psalms the prayer for God’s help and deliverance from the wicked.  These prayers come from a wide variety of situations, some of the psalmist’s own making and others where he is the innocent party.  But the prayers are similar: help me against those who are against you, and for the sake of your people as well as for me.

So Psalm 70 is for those of us who need it short and sweet.  Five verses to MEMORIZE that will fit in any situation in life.  Remember we face a terrible foe, a roaring lion who would love to devour us (Eph. 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8).  And ultimately our problems are bigger than us.  They involve those around us that they might not be hurt should we stumble.  And ultimately it is all about the glory of God.  His Name will be magnified if He is the one we call on in trouble.