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1 [Be pleased] O God, to rescue me, O Yahweh, to help me—make haste.
2 Let them turn pale and then at once blush, Who are seeking my life,—Let them draw back, and be confounded, Who are taking pleasure in my misfortune;
3 Let them turn back, on account of their own shame, Who are saying, Aha! Aha!
4 Let all them be glad and rejoice in thee, Yea, let them, who are seekers of thee,—say continually, God be magnified! Who are lovers of thy salvation.
5 But, I, being humbled and needy, O God, haste to me,—My help and my deliverer, art thou, O Yahweh do not tarry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psalm 70 about?
It's a short, urgent prayer for God to hurry and deliver the psalmist, opening "Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD" (v.1).
What does Psalm 70 ask for the psalmist's enemies?
Verses 2-3 ask that those who seek his soul and mock him be turned back in shame and confusion.
How does Psalm 70 end?
It closes with the psalmist calling himself "poor and needy" and asking God, his help and deliverer, to "make no tarrying" (v.5), following Psalms 69.
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