Psalm 70

Psalm 70^a

70:1–5pp—Ps 40:13–17

For the director of music. Of David. A petition.

¹Hasten, O God, to save me;

come quickly, Lord, to help me.^b

²May those who want to take my life^c

be put to shame and confusion;

may all who desire my ruin

be turned back in disgrace.^d

³May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”^e

turn back because of their shame.

⁴But may all who seek you^f

rejoice and be glad^g in you;

may those who long for your saving help always say,

“The Lord is great!”^h

⁵But as for me, I am poor and needy;ⁱ

come quickly to me,^j O God.

You are my help^k and my deliverer;^l

Lord, do not delay.^m