scripture

PSALM 70^*

Prayer for Divine Help

1For the leader; of David. For remembrance.

2Graciously rescue me, God!^a

Come quickly to help me, LORD!^b

3Let those who seek my life

be confused and put to shame.^c

Let those who desire my ruin

turn back in disgrace.

4Let those who say “Aha!”^d

turn back in their shame.

5But may all who seek you

rejoice and be glad in you,

Those who long for your help

always say, “God be glorified!”^e

6I am miserable and poor.

God, come to me quickly!

You are my help and deliverer.

LORD, do not delay!

* [Psalm 70] A lament of a poor and afflicted person (Ps 70:6) who has no resource except God, and who cries out to be saved from the enemy. The Psalm is almost identical to Ps 40:14–17.

a. [70:2–6] Ps 40:14–18.

b. [70:2] Ps 71:12.

c. [70:3] Ps 35:4, 26.

d. [70:4] Ps 35:21, 25.

e. [70:5] Ps 35:27.