Psalms 71:4

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Deliver{H8761)} me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous{H8764)} and cruel man{H8802)}.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

אֱ‍ֽלֹהַ֗י פַּ֭לְּטֵנִי מִיַּ֣ד רָשָׁ֑ע מִכַּ֖ף מְעַוֵּ֣ל וְחוֹמֵץ׃

Transliteration

ʾĕlōhay pallĕṭēnî from yad rāšāʿ from kap məʿawwēl wəḥômēṣ

Grammar Details

*ʾĕlōhay*: noun with 1st person singular suffix - 'my God'
*pallĕṭēnî*: piel imperative, 2nd person masculine singular with 1st person singular suffix - 'rescue me'
*yad*: noun, feminine singular construct - 'hand of'
*rāšāʿ*: adjective, masculine singular - 'wicked'
*kap*: noun, feminine singular construct - 'palm of/grasp of'
*məʿawwēl*: piel participle, masculine singular - 'one who acts wrongfully'
*wəḥômēṣ*: qal participle, masculine singular with conjunction - 'and oppressor'

Word Meanings

*ʾĕlōhay*: my God/my deity
*pallĕṭēnî*: rescue me/deliver me/help me escape
*yad*: hand/power/control
*rāšāʿ*: wicked person/evil one/guilty one
*kap*: palm/hand/grasp
*məʿawwēl*: unjust one/wrongdoer/unrighteous person
*ḥômēṣ*: oppressor/violent one/cruel one

ℹ️

About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
Readers preferring KJV tradition

Consider alternatives for

New believers
Casual devotional reading
Children and young readers
English language learners

🔄 Compare with

ESVNASBNIVCSBNET

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

2 Sam 16:21-22 : 21 And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong. 22 So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.
2 Sam 17:1-2 : 1 Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: 2 And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:
2 Sam 17:12-14 : 12 So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one. 13 Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there. 14 And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom.
2 Sam 17:21 : 21 And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.
Ps 17:8-9 : 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, 9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
Ps 17:13 : 13 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
Ps 59:1-2 : 1 To the chief Musician{H8764)}, Altaschith{H8686)}, Michtam of David; when Saul sent{H8800)}, and they watched{H8799)} the house to kill him{H8687)}. Deliver{H8685)} me from mine enemies{H8802)}, O my God: defend{H8762)} me from them that rise up{H8693)} against me. 2 Deliver{H8685)} me from the workers{H8802)} of iniquity, and save{H8685)} me from bloody men.
Ps 140:1-4 : 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 140:4
80%
4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Ps 71:2-3
2 verses
80%
2Deliver{H8686)} me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape{H8762)}: incline{H8685)} thine ear unto me, and save{H8685)} me.
3Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort{H8800)}: thou hast given commandment{H8765)} to save{H8687)} me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
Ps 43:1
80%
1Judge{H8798)} me, O God, and plead{H8798)} my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver{H8762)} me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Job 16:11
79%
11God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of the wicked.
Ps 140:1
79%
1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
Ps 82:4
79%
4Deliver{H8761)} the poor and needy: rid{H8685)} them out of the hand of the wicked.
Ps 7:1-2
2 verses
78%
1Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
2Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
Ps 59:1-2
2 verses
78%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)}, Altaschith{H8686)}, Michtam of David; when Saul sent{H8800)}, and they watched{H8799)} the house to kill him{H8687)}. Deliver{H8685)} me from mine enemies{H8802)}, O my God: defend{H8762)} me from them that rise up{H8693)} against me.
2Deliver{H8685)} me from the workers{H8802)} of iniquity, and save{H8685)} me from bloody men.
Job 6:23
78%
23Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?
Ps 31:14-15
2 verses
78%
14But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
15My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Jer 15:21
78%
21And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.
Ps 144:11
77%
11Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:
Ps 109:21
76%
21But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.
Ps 31:4
76%
4Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.
Ps 144:7
76%
7Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;
Ps 18:48
76%
48He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Ps 70:1
75%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)}, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance{H8687)}. Make haste, O God, to deliver{H8687)} me; make haste{H8798)} to help me, O LORD.
Ps 109:26
75%
26Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:
Ps 17:13
75%
13Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
Ps 51:14
75%
14Deliver{H8685)} me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud{H8762)} of thy righteousness.
2 Sam 22:49
74%
49And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Ps 71:12
74%
12O God, be not far{H8799)} from me: O my God, make haste {H8798)}{H8675)} for my help.
Ps 71:5
74%
5For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.
Ps 143:9
74%
9Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
Ps 69:14
74%
14Deliver{H8685)} me out of the mire, and let me not sink{H8799)}: let me be delivered{H8735)} from them that hate{H8802)} me, and out of the deep waters.
Jer 20:13
74%
13Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.
Ps 119:134
74%
134Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
Ps 18:17
74%
17He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
Ps 141:9
74%
9Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
Ps 40:13
74%
13Be pleased{H8798)}, O LORD, to deliver{H8687)} me: O LORD, make haste{H8798)} to help me.
Ps 54:1
73%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)} on Neginoth, Maschil{H8688)}, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came{H8800)} and said{H8799)} to Saul, Doth not David hide{H8693)} himself with us? Save{H8685)} me, O God, by thy name, and judge{H8799)} me by thy strength.
Job 10:7
73%
7Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.
Ps 27:12
73%
12Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
Ps 22:20
73%
20Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
Ps 17:7
73%
7Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
Ps 17:9
73%
9From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
2 Sam 22:3
73%
3The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
2 Sam 22:18
73%
18He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.
Ps 142:6
73%
6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
Ps 69:18
73%
18Draw nigh{H8798)} unto my soul, and redeem{H8798)} it: deliver{H8798)} me because of mine enemies{H8802)}.
Ps 16:1
72%
1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Ps 144:2
72%
2My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
Ps 35:24
72%
24Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice{H8799)} over me.
Ps 39:8
72%
8Deliver me from all my transgressions: make{H8799)} me not the reproach of the foolish.
Ps 116:4
72%
4Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Ps 86:14
72%
14O God, the proud are risen{H8804)} against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought{H8765)} after my soul; and have not set{H8804)} thee before them.