Psalm 70 - New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)

Psalm 70[a]

Prayer for Divine Help

1 For the leader; of David. For remembrance.

2 Graciously rescue me, God!(A)
Come quickly to help me, Lord!(B)
3 Let those who seek my life
be confused and put to shame.(C)
Let those who desire my ruin
turn back in disgrace.
4 Let those who say “Aha!”(D)
turn back in their shame.
5 But may all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you,
Those who long for your help
always say, “God be glorified!”(E)
6 I am miserable and poor.
God, come to me quickly!
You are my help and deliverer.
Lord, do not delay!

Footnotes

  1. 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.

Cross references

  1. 70:2–6 : Ps 40:14–18.
  2. 70:2 : Ps 71:12.
  3. 70:3 : Ps 35:4, 26.
  4. 70:4 : Ps 35:21, 25.
  5. 70:5 : Ps 35:27.