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Let God Be Exalted

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May 6, 2026
A study of Psalm 70 that explores urgent prayers cried out in times of danger. Analysis of how the short psalm repeats and intensifies material from Psalm 40. Discussion of David’s perilous circumstances and the raw, direct style of his petitions. Reflections on praying for enemies’ shame, the joy of the righteous, and exalting God amid crisis.
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INSIGHT

Repeated Psalm Material Demands Extra Attention

  • God repeats scripture for emphasis, so repeated material demands renewed, deeper attention.
  • Psalm 70 repeats material from Psalm 40 (verses 13–17), signaling intensified urgency and theological importance.
INSIGHT

Psalm 70 Compresses Language To Heighten Urgency

  • Psalm 70 is a tightened, intensified version of Psalm 40 that omits words to heighten urgency.
  • Hebrew variations (e.g., omitted pleas like "be pleased") make the plea more compressed and urgent in Psalm 70.
ANECDOTE

David Faced Repeated Mortal Danger Despite Integrity

  • David faced recurring mortal danger from Saul and later Absalom yet remained godly and refused to kill Saul.
  • Boice highlights David's integrity as context for his desperate prayers and royal vulnerability.
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