Psalm 70

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Psalm 70

Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

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

¹Be pleased, O God, to deliver me.
    O Lord, make haste to help me!
²Let 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.
³Let those who say, “Aha, Aha!”
    turn back because of their shame.

⁴Let all who seek you
    rejoice and be glad in you.
Let those who love your salvation
    say evermore, “God is great!”
⁵But I am poor and needy;
    hasten to me, O God!
You are my help and my deliverer;
    O Lord, do not delay!

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