NET Bible | New International Version |
1For the music director; by David; written to get God's attention. O God, please be willing to rescue me! O LORD, hurry and help me! | 1For the director of music. Of David. A petition. Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly, LORD, to help me. |
2May those who are trying to take my life be embarrassed and ashamed! May those who want to harm me be turned back and ashamed! | 2May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. |
3May those who say, "Aha! Aha!" be driven back and disgraced! | 3May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" turn back because of their shame. |
4May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May God be praised!" | 4But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, "The LORD is great!" |
5I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O LORD, do not delay! | 5But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; LORD, do not delay. |
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