Psalms 70

1 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.

For the leader. Of David. For commemoration. Quickly, God, deliver me, hasten to help me, Lord.

2 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.

May those who are seeking my life, be ashamed and confounded.

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

May those who delight in my hurt be defeated and brought to dishonour.

4 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.

But may all who seek after you rejoice and be glad in you. May all who love your salvation say, ‘Glory to God,’ evermore.

5 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.

I am weak and needy: make haste, God, to me. You are my help and deliverer; Lord, don’t delay.