Psalm 70

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

1Hasten, O God, to save me;

O Lord, come quickly to help me.

2May those who seek my life

be put to shame and confusion;

may all who desire my ruin

be turned back in disgrace.

3May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”

turn back because of their shame.

4But may all who seek you

rejoice and be glad in you;

may those who love your salvation always say,

“Let God be exalted!”

5Yet I am poor and needy;

come quickly to me, O God.

You are my help and my deliverer;

O Lord, do not delay.