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unjust and ruthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/71.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/71.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/71.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Save me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, From the grasp of the wrongdoer and the ruthless,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/71.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the grasp of the wrongdoer and ruthless man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/71.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the grasp of the wrongdoer and ruthless man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/71.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Protect me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the grasp of the unrighteous and ruthless man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/71.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked (godless), From the grasp of the unrighteous and ruthless man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/71.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me, my God, from the power of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and oppressive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/71.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me, my God, from the power of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and oppressive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/71.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/71.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Come and save me, LORD God, from vicious and cruel and brutal enemies! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/71.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/71.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My God, free me from the hands of a wicked person, from the grasp of one who is cruel and unjust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/71.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My God, rescue me from wicked people, from the power of cruel and evil people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/71.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My God, deliver me from the power of the wicked and the grasp of ruthless practicers of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/71.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/71.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the hand of the cruel oppressor! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/71.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Rescue me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/71.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/71.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Rescue me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/71.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O my God, cause me to escape "" From the hand of the wicked, "" From the hand of the perverse and violent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/71.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O my God, cause me to escape From the hand of the wicked, From the hand of the perverse and violent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/71.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My God, deliver me from the hand of the unjust one, from the hand of him transgressing, and the violent one.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/71.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the sinner, and out of the hand of the transgressor of the law and of the unjust. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/71.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 70:4>Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the sinner, and from the hand of the unjust and those who act against the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/71.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked, from the clutches of the evil and violent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/71.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/71.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me, O God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/71.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God, save me from the hand of the wicked and from the evil hand of The Evil One.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/71.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O my God, rescue me out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the grasp of the unrighteous and ruthless man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/71.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the sinner, from the hand of the transgressor and unjust man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/71-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8468" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/71.htm">In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6403.htm" title="6403: pal·lə·ṭê·nî (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To escape. A primitive root; to slip out, i.e. Escape; causatively, to deliver.">Deliver me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕlō·hay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O my God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rā·šā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: mik·kap̄ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">from the grasp</a> <a href="/hebrew/5765.htm" title="5765: mə·‘aw·wêl (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To act wrongfully. A primitive root; to distort.">of the unjust</a> <a href="/hebrew/2556.htm" title="2556: wə·ḥō·mēṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be pungent, in taste, in color. A primitive root; to be pungent; i.e. In taste, in color.">and ruthless.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Psalm 31:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness. / Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a></span><br />who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-1.htm">Psalm 7:1</a></span><br />A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite. O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all my pursuers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Psalm 17:8-9</a></span><br />Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings / from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">Psalm 35:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me. / Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Psalm 43:1</a></span><br />Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Psalm 64:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. / Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/142-6.htm">Psalm 142:6</a></span><br />Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-25.htm">Isaiah 49:25</a></span><br />Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-21.htm">Jeremiah 15:21</a></span><br />I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49</a></span><br />who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Romans 15:31</a></span><br />Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.</p><p class="hdg">out of the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Psalm 17:8,9,13</a></b></br> Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1-4</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. 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The psalmist acknowledges God as a personal deity, emphasizing a relationship of trust and dependence. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God as a deliverer, seen in the Exodus narrative where God delivers Israel from Egypt (<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7-8</a>). The use of "my God" indicates a personal covenant relationship, similar to David's reliance on God throughout the Psalms.<p><b>from the hand of the wicked</b><br>The "hand" symbolizes power and control. The wicked are often depicted in the Psalms as those who oppose God's ways and oppress the righteous (<a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-15</a>). This phrase suggests a request for liberation from those who misuse their power for evil purposes. Historically, this could relate to the various enemies of Israel, such as the Philistines or other surrounding nations, who often sought to subjugate God's people.<p><b>from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless</b><br>"Grasp" implies a firm hold or control, indicating a situation of entrapment or oppression. The terms "unjust" and "ruthless" describe individuals who act without fairness or compassion, often exploiting others for personal gain. This reflects the broader biblical condemnation of injustice, as seen in the prophetic writings (<a href="/isaiah/10.htm">Isaiah 10:1-2</a>). The plea for deliverance from such individuals aligns with the biblical call for justice and righteousness, which are central to God's character and kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is a figure seeking God's deliverance from adversaries. He represents the faithful believer who turns to God in times of trouble.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>This term refers to those who oppose God's ways and seek to harm the righteous. In the Hebrew text, "wicked" (rasha) often denotes those who are morally wrong or guilty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_unjust_and_ruthless.htm">The Unjust and Ruthless</a></b><br>These are individuals characterized by unfairness and cruelty. The Hebrew words used here emphasize their oppressive and violent nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_deliverance.htm">Dependence on God for Deliverance</a></b><br>The psalmist's plea underscores the importance of relying on God rather than human strength or wisdom in times of distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_evil.htm">Recognition of Evil</a></b><br>Believers must be aware of the presence of wickedness and injustice in the world and seek God's guidance to navigate these challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_weapon.htm">Prayer as a Weapon</a></b><br>The psalmist models how prayer can be a powerful tool in seeking God's intervention against evil forces.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Despite the presence of the unjust and ruthless, believers are called to trust in God's ultimate justice and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a></b><br>The psalm encourages steadfastness in faith, even when faced with opposition and adversity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_71.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 71</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_psalm_37_35-36.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 37:35-36, which suggests the wicked will vanish, with the continued rise and influence of unjust systems and leaders throughout history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_injustice_to_persist.htm">In Psalm 94:9, it says God hears and sees all; why then do injustices appear to persist unchecked in our world?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_tyrants_thrive_without_punishment.htm">Psalm 92:7 says the wicked flourish like grass before perishing--how does this align with historical examples of tyrants who prospered without apparent punishment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_12_6_align_with_wicked's_fate.htm">In Job 12:6, how does the idea that 'the tents of robbers are at peace' harmonize with other scriptures that insist the wicked are eventually punished?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/71.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4-6) These verses are manifestly founded on <a href="/context/psalms/31-8.htm" title="And have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: you have set my feet in a large room.">Psalm 31:8-10</a>; but the variations are more marked than usual, and indicate a definite purpose of adaptation rather than copying.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/71.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand</span> (rather, <span class="accented">grasp</span>) <span class="cmt_word">of the unrighteous and cruel man.</span> it is characteristic of David to single out from his adversaries an individual man, from whom he especially asks to be delivered (comp. <a href="/psalms/13-2.htm">Psalm 13:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Psalm 17:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17, 48</a>; <a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Psalm 35:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Psalm 41:6, 9, 11</a>; <a href="/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13, 14</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/71-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Deliver me,</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּ֭לְּטֵנִי</span> <span class="translit">(pal·lə·ṭê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6403.htm">Strong's 6403: </a> </span><span class="str2">To slip out, escape, to deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O my God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ‍ֽלֹהַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕlō·hay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the hand</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיַּ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(mî·yaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָשָׁ֑ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the grasp</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכַּ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the unjust</span><br /><span class="heb">מְעַוֵּ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(mə·‘aw·wêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5765.htm">Strong's 5765: </a> </span><span class="str2">To act wrongfully</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ruthless.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחוֹמֵץ׃‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥō·w·mêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be pungent, in taste, in color</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/71-4.htm">Psalm 71:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/71-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 71:4 Rescue me my God from the hand (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/71-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 71:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 71:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/71-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 71:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 71:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>