Psalm 71:12

Legacy Standard Bible

¶O God, do not be far from me; O my God, hasten to my help!

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Why do You stand afar off, O Yahweh? Why do You hide Yourself in times of distress?

¶Answer me quickly, O Yahweh, my spirit wastes away; Do not hide Your face from me, Or I will become like those who go down to the pit.

¶Be not far from me, for distress is near; For there is none to help.

¶But You, O Yahweh, be not far off; O my Strength, hasten to my help.

¶You have seen it, O Yahweh, do not keep silent; O Lord, do not be far from me.

¶Be pleased, O Yahweh, to deliver me; Make haste, O Yahweh, to help me.

Oh draw near to my soul and redeem it; Ransom me because of my enemies!

But I am afflicted and needy; Hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my protector; O Yahweh, do not delay.