Psalm 70 is David’s five-verse cry for immediate rescue - one of the most urgent, stripped-down prayers in the entire Psalter.

Full sung version coming soon.

Lyrics

Hurry, God, to deliver me Come quickly to help me, LORD

Let them be disappointed and confounded who seek my soul Let those who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace Let them be turned because of their shame who say, Aha! Aha!

Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you Let those who love your salvation continually say Let God be exalted

But I am poor and needy Come to me quickly, God You are my help and my deliverer LORD, don’t delay

Hurry, God, to deliver me Come quickly to help me, LORD Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you

Let those who love your salvation continually say Let God be exalted You are my help and my deliverer

But I am poor and needy Come to me quickly, God You are my help and my deliverer LORD, don’t delay

Let God be exalted Come quickly, help me

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Psalms 70 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press