| 70:1 | Prayer for Relief from Adversaries *To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. To bring to remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O LORD! |
| 70:2 | Let them be ashamed and confounded Who seek my life; Let them be turned back and confused Who desire my hurt. |
| 70:3 | Let them be turned back because of their shame, Who say, "Aha, aha!" |
| 70:4 | Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, "Let God be magnified!" |
| 70:5 | But I am poor and needy; Make haste to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. |