1 Make haste, o God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O Lord.

2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.

4 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.

5 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.

Commentary

Verse 1

McArther Bible Commentary
This prayer for deliverance from one's enemies is nearly identical to Psa 40:13-17. It substitutes "God" for "Lord" in verses Psa 70:1, Psa 70:4, and Psa 70:5. The historical situation to which David refers is unknown.
Bible Cross References
Psalm 40:13 Psalm 71:12

Verse 2

Bible Cross References
Psalm 35:4 Psalm 35:26 Psalm 40:14 Psalm 54:3 Psalm 83:17 Ezekiel 25:3

Verse 3

Bible Cross References
Psalm 35:21 Psalm 40:15 Psalm 70:4 Psalm 129:5 Ezekiel 25:3

Verse 4

Bible Cross References
Psalm 35:27 Psalm 40:16 Psalm 70:3 Psalm 70:5

Verse 5

Bible Cross References
Psalm 22:19 Psalm 40:17 Psalm 69:29 Psalm 70:4 Psalm 71:12 Psalm 86:1 Psalm 141:1