“Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.”
The psalmist continues his petition, asking that God incline his ear and deliver him speedily. The verb "hear me" combines the request for audition with the idiom of heeding and responding. The adverb "speedily" emphasizes the urgency: the psalmist faces pressing danger and cannot wait for leisurely divine response. The phrase "be my rock and fortress" returns to protective imagery. The double imperative employs repetition to convey intensity and desperation. This verse demonstrates the pattern of authentic prayer: vulnerability acknowledged, appeal made directly to God's hearing.
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