Psalms 71:12

O God, be not far from me,.... God is everywhere, at hand and afar off, with regard to his being, power, and providence; his glorious presence is in heaven, his gracious presence is with his people;…

O God, be not far from me - See the notes at Psa 22:11. O my God, make haste for my help - See the notes at Psa 40:13.

Two things in general David here prays for - that he might not be confounded and that his enemies and persecutors might be confounded.

I. He prays that he might never be made ashamed of his dependence…

Reminiscences of Psa 35:22 b; Psa 40:13 b, 14 (Psa 70:1 b, 2): cp. Psa 22:11 a; Psa 38:21-22; Psa 35:4; Psa 35:26; Psa 109:29.

make haste for my help R.V. make haste to help me.

let them be confounded…