Psalms 70

Prayer for Help against Persecutors.

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.

1 O God, come quickly to save me;

O Lord, come quickly to help me!

2 Let those be ashamed and humiliated

Who seek my life;

Let them be turned back and humiliated

Who delight in my hurt.

3 Let them be turned back because of their shame and disgrace

Who say, "Aha, aha!"

4 May all those who seek You [as life’s first priority] rejoice and be glad in You;

May those who love Your salvation say continually,

"Let God be magnified!"

5 But I am afflicted and needy;

Come quickly to me, O God!

You are my help and my rescuer;

O Lord, do not delay.