70:1 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering. Be pleased, O God, to deliver me! O LORD, make haste to help me!
70:1 To the leader. Of David, for the memorial offering. Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O LORD, make haste to help me!

70:2 Let them be put to shame and confusion who seek my life! Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire my hurt!
70:2 Let those be put to shame and confusion who seek my life. Let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire to hurt me.

70:3 Let them be appalled because of their shame who say, "Aha, Aha!"
70:3 Let those who say, "Aha, Aha!" turn back because of their shame.

70:4 May all who seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee! May those who love thy salvation say evermore, "God is great!"
70:4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation say evermore, "God is great!"

70:5 But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! Thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not tarry!
70:5 But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay!