Psalms 71:4 God's Protection and Deliverance

4 Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of evil and cruel men.

Meaning of Psalms 71:4

Psalm 71:4 underscores the psalmist's plea for divine rescue from wickedness and injustice: "Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel." This heartfelt petition reveals the psalmist's deep trust in God's protective power, a timeless assurance that God is a refuge against all forms of oppression and adversity.

Cross References for Psalms 71:4

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Psalms 59:1-2 - Psalm 59 For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When S... Click to read the verse Psalms 59:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 59:1-2

2 Samuel 16:21-22 - Ahithophel answered, “Lie with your father’s concubines whom he left to take care of the palace... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:21-22 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:21-22

2 Samuel 17:21 - After the men had gone, the two climbed out of the well and went to inform King David. They sai... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:21 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:21

Psalms 17:13 - Rise up, O Lord, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword. Click to read the verse Psalms 17:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:13

Psalms 140:1 - Psalm 140 For the director of music. A psalm of David. Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men; protec... Click to read the verse Psalms 140:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 140:1

Psalms 140:4 - Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from men of violence who plan to trip... Click to read the verse Psalms 140:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 140:4

Psalms 17:8-9 - Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings Click to read the verse Psalms 17:8-9 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:8-9

2 Samuel 17:1-2 - Ahithophel said to Absalom, “I would choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:1-2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:1-2

Psalms 59:1 - Psalm 59 For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When S... Click to read the verse Psalms 59:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 59:1

Psalms 140:1-4 - Psalm 140 For the director of music. A psalm of David. Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men; protec... Click to read the verse Psalms 140:1-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 140:1-4

2 Samuel 17:12-14 - Then we will attack him wherever he may be found, and we will fall on him as dew settles on the... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:12-14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:12-14