Psalm 70

New International Version

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

1 Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly, Lord, to help me. 

2 May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. 

3 May those who say to me, ‘Aha! Aha!’ turn back because of their shame. 

4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, ‘The Lord is great!’ 

5 But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay. 

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Psalm 70

English Standard Version

O Lord, Do Not Delay

1 To the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! O Lord, make haste to help me! (1Ch 16:4; Ps 38:1; Ps 40:13) 

2 Let them be put to shame and confusion who seek my life! Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who delight in my hurt! 

3 Let them turn back because of their shame who say, “Aha, Aha!” 

4 May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!” 

5 But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay! (Ps 141:1) 

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