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Psalm 70
New International Version

### Psalm 70[a](A)

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

1 Hasten, O God, to save me;
come quickly, Lord, to help me.(B)

2 May those who want to take my life(C)
be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
be turned back in disgrace.(D)
3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”(E)
turn back because of their shame.
4 But may all who seek you(F)
rejoice and be glad(G) in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
“The Lord is great!”(H)

5 But as for me, I am poor and needy;(I)
come quickly to me,(J) O God.
You are my help(K) and my deliverer;(L)
Lord, do not delay.(M)

#### Footnotes

1. Psalm 70:1 In Hebrew texts 70:1-5 is numbered 70:2-6.

#### Cross references

1. Psalm 70:1 : 70:1-5pp — Ps 40:13-17
2. Psalm 70:1 : Ps 22:19; 71:12
3. Psalm 70:2 : Ps 35:4
4. Psalm 70:2 : Ps 6:10; 35:26; 71:13; 109:29; 129:5
5. Psalm 70:3 : S Ps 35:21
6. Psalm 70:4 : Ps 9:10
7. Psalm 70:4 : Ps 31:6-7; 32:11; 118:24
8. Psalm 70:4 : Ps 35:27
9. Psalm 70:5 : Ps 86:1; 109:22
10. Psalm 70:5 : Ps 141:1
11. Psalm 70:5 : Ps 30:10; 33:20
12. Psalm 70:5 : Ps 18:2
13. Psalm 70:5 : Ps 119:60

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