| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Hasten, O God, to save me; O LORD, come quickly to help me. | 1 Hasten, O God, to save me; O LORD, come quickly to help me. |
| 2 May those who seek my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. | 2 May those who seek 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. | 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 love your salvation always say, "Let God be exalted!" | 4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, "Let God be exalted!" |
| 5 Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. | 5 Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |