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Psalm 71:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Come closer, God! Please hurry and help.

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Why are you far away, LORD? Why do you hide yourself when I am in trouble?

Please hurry, LORD, and answer my prayer. I feel hopeless. Don't turn away and leave me here to die.

Don't stay far off when I am in trouble with no one to help me.

Don't stay far away, LORD! My strength comes from you, so hurry and help.

You see everything, LORD! Please don't keep silent or stay so far away.

Please show that you care and come to my rescue. Hurry and help me!

Come and save me from my enemies.

I am poor and needy, but you, the LORD God, care about me. You are the one who saves me. Please hurry and help!