Psalms 70

1 “For the leader of the music. A psalm of David, for remembrance.” Make haste, O God! to deliver me, O LORD! come speedily to mine aid!

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

2 May they all be confounded, and covered with shame, Who seek to take my life! May they be driven back with disgrace Who desire to do me injury!

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

3 May they be turned back with shame Who cry out to me, “Aha! aha!”

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

4 But let all who seek thee be glad and rejoice in thee! Let them that love thy protection ever say, “May God be praised!”

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

5 But I am poor and needy; O God! hasten to mine aid! Thou art my help and my deliverer, O LORD! make no delay!

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