Psalm 70[a] 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.