Psalms 70 — parallel

70:1

For the Leader. [A Psalm] of David; to make memorial.

For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!

70:2

O God, to deliver me, O LORD, to help me, make haste.

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70:3

Let them be ashamed and abashed That seek after my soul; Let them be turned backward and brought to confusion That delight in my hurt.

^70:2 May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.

70:4

Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say: 'Aha, aha.'

^70:3 May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame.

70:5

Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee; And let such as love Thy salvation say continually: 'Let God be magnified.'

^70:4 May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”

70:6

But I am poor and needy; O God, make haste unto me; Thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, tarry not.

^70:5 But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.