For the music director; by David; written to get God’s attention. 2
70:1 O God, please be willing to rescue me! 3
O Lord, hurry and help me! 4
70:2 May those who are trying to take my life
be embarrassed and ashamed! 5
May those who want to harm me
be turned back and ashamed! 6
70:3 May those who say, “Aha! Aha!”
be driven back 7 and disgraced! 8
70:4 May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you!
May those who love to experience 9 your deliverance say continually, 10
“May God 11 be praised!” 12
70:5 I am oppressed and needy! 13
O God, hurry to me! 14
You are my helper and my deliverer!
O Lord, 15 do not delay!