Psalms 70

1 For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!

To the chief music-maker. Of David. To keep in memory. Let your salvation come quickly, O God; come quickly to my help, O Lord.

2 May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.

Let those who go after my soul have shame and trouble; let those who have evil designs against me be turned back and made foolish.

3 May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame.

Let those who say Aha, aha! be turned back as a reward of their shame.

4 May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”

Let all those who are looking for you be glad and have joy in you; let the lovers of your salvation ever say, May God be great.

5 But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.

But I am poor and in need; come to me quickly, O God; you are my help and my saviour; let there be no waiting, O Lord.