• Psalm 70In Hebrew texts 70:1-5 is numbered 70:2-6.

  • 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.