Psalms 71:12 Meaning and Explanation
“O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist urgently appeals to God to be near and to act quickly.
The Context of Psalms 71:12
The psalmist turns back to direct appeal for God's immediate help.
What Does Psalms 71:12 Mean?
Repetition of 'my God' shifts the address from formal to intimate; the double plea ('be not far,' 'make haste') conveys both longing and desperation. Distance and delay are the twin terrors. The prayer asks God to be present and swift.
This verse cuts to the core: at this moment, the psalmist's greatest need is not explanation but presence. The urgency ('make haste') reflects the severity of the threat and the intensity of the speaker's longing for intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 71:12
What does Psalms 71:12 mean?
The psalmist urgently appeals to God to be near and to act quickly.
What is the context of Psalms 71:12?
The psalmist turns back to direct appeal for God's immediate help.