Overview
Psalm 70 is a concise but fervent prayer asking God for immediate help against adversaries. The psalmist urgently calls upon God to be his deliverer, requesting a speedy rescue from those who seek to do him harm. This psalm may be short in length, but it packs a punch in its emotional weight and sense of immediacy. It serves as a reminder that, in moments of distress, our petitions to God don't have to be lengthy to be sincere or effective. The psalm ends on a note of praise, looking forward to the day when all who seek God will rejoice and be glad in Him, thereby accentuating the unwavering faith in God's power to deliver and save.