Psalm 70

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.

FIRST VERSION (S.M.)

1        Lord, haste me to deliver;

                   with speed, Lord, succour me.

2        Let them that for my soul do seek

                   sham'd and confounded be:

          Turn'd back be they, and sham'd,

                    that in my hurt delight.

3        Turn'd back be they, Ha, ha! that say,

                   their shaming to requite.

4        In thee let all be glad,

                   and joy that seek for thee:

          Let them who thy salvation love

                   say still, God praised be.

5        I poor and needy am;

                   come, Lord, and make no stay:

          My help thou and deliv'rer art;

                   O Lord, make no delay.