Psalms 70

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

For the music director. A psalm of David. For a memorial. God, save me! Hurry, Lord, help me!

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

Please defeat and humiliate the people who are trying to kill me; turn back in disgrace those who want to hurt me.

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

May they be shocked at their defeat, those who taunted me.

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

But may everyone who comes to you be happy and glad; may those who love your salvation always say, “God is 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.

As for me, I am poor and needy. Hurry, God, help me! Save me! Lord, don't wait!