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Psalm 70:1-3
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Psalm 70

Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader. Of David, for the memorial offering.

1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me.
    O Lord, make haste to help me!
2 Let those be put to shame and confusion
    who seek my life.
Let those be turned back and brought to dishonor
    who desire to hurt me.
3 Let those who say, “Aha, Aha!”
    turn back because of their shame.

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Psalm 70:1-3
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Psalm 70[a](A)

For the director of music. Of David. A petition.

1 Hasten, O God, to save me;
    come quickly, Lord, to help me.(B)

2 May those who want to take my life(C)
    be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
    be turned back in disgrace.(D)
3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”(E)
    turn back because of their shame.

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Footnotes

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