For the director of music. Of David. A petition.

     1             Hasten, O God, to save me;

         come quickly, Lord, to help me.

     2             May those who want to take my life

         be put to shame and confusion;

                  may all who desire my ruin

         be turned back in disgrace.

     3             May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”

         turn back because of their shame.

     4             But 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!”

     5             But 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.