Psalms 70

David prayeth to God for speedy help, the shaming of his spightful enemies, and the rejoicing of the godly, to the magnifying of his Name.

1. (A Psalm) of David, for the chief song-master: [See Psal.4.on v.1.] to cause remembering, (or, to put in wind. [See Psal.38.on v.1.]

2. Haste thee, O God to rescue me: O LORD to my help. Compare this Psalm with Psalm 40. From the 14. Verse to the end, where we find almost the self same words; and see the Annot. There:]

3. Let them he ashamed, and blush, that seek my soul; let them be driven backwards, and put to shame that delight in mine evil.

4. Let them turn back for recompence of their shaming, them that say; Ha, ha!

5. Let all them rejoice in thee, and be glad that seek thee: let the lovers of thy salvation continually say; God be magnified!

6. Yet I am wretched and needy, O God, hasten thee to me. Thou art my deliverer; LORD, delay not.