Translations
Modern
But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
Traditional
But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.
Literal
And I am lowly and needy; O God, hurry to me! You are my help and my deliverer, O YHWH—do not delay!
Latin
Ego vero egenus et pauper sum; Deus, adjuva me. Adjutor meus et liberator meus es tu; Domine, ne moreris.
Original
Hebrew
English
But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
Notes
This psalm is almost exactly the same as Psalm 40:13–17. It has an urgent tone (Psalm 70:1, 5) that matches the nearby psalms (compare 69:17; 71:12).
These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.
Theme notes and profiles
David Salvation in the Psalms The Poor and Needy in the Psalms
Parallels
Glossary
David Deliverance, Deliverer Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of
Topics
Faith: Exemplified Prayer: Importunity In Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning