A Call for Deliverance
For the choir director. Of David. To bring remembrance. 70:title Ps 38 title
1 God, hurry to rescue me.
Lord, hurry to help me! 70:1 Ps 38:22
2 Let those who seek to kill me
be disgraced and confounded;
let those who wish me harm
be turned back and humiliated.
3 Let those who say, "Aha, aha! "
retreat because of their shame. 70:2–3 Ps 35:25; 40:14–15
4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;
let those who love your salvation
continually say, "God is great! " 70:4 Ps 35:27; 77:13
5 I am oppressed and needy;
hurry to me, God.
You are my help and my deliverer;
Lord, do not delay. 70:5 Ps 40:17; 141:1