Psalms 40:13Be pleased, Yahweh, to deliver me. Hurry to help me, Yahweh.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~1000 BC. David in desperate circumstances, possibly fleeing enemies or facing political crisis. Written in Jerusalem area, Israel.
The emotion here: desperate but still believing God will respond
The original word
chush (חוּשָׁה) — hurry with urgency, like a parent running to a crying child
Why it matters
This exact phrase appears in Psalm 70:1, suggesting David used this prayer repeatedly
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 40:13
David uses two different names for God in one breath - showing both reverence and intimacy
Common misconceptionPeople think asking God to 'hurry' is disrespectful. But David shows that honest urgency in prayer is actually faith - you wouldn't rush someone you didn't believe was coming.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Psalms 40:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 40:13 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include urgent prayer, divine deliverance. Notable phrases: Be pleased to deliver me; Hurry to help me. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
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