Psalms 70

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

1 [a]Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly, LORD, to help me.
2 May those who want to take 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.
4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!”
5 But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; LORD, do not delay.

Cross References 12

  • 1. Psalms 22:19; Psalms 71:12; Psalms 40:13
  • 2. Psalms 35:4
  • 3. Psalms 6:10; Psalms 35:26; Psalms 71:13; Psalms 109:29; Psalms 129:5
  • 4. S Psalms 35:21
  • 5. Psalms 9:10
  • 6. Psalms 31:6-7; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 118:24
  • 7. Psalms 35:27
  • 8. Psalms 86:1; Psalms 109:22; Psalms 40:17
  • 9. Psalms 141:1
  • 10. Psalms 30:10; Psalms 33:20
  • 11. Psalms 18:2
  • 12. Psalms 119:60

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 70:1-5 is numbered 70:2-6.

Psalms 70 Commentaries

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