1 T o the Overseer, by David. -- `To cause to remember.' O God, to deliver me, O Jehovah, for my help, haste.

Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O Lord!

2 L et them be ashamed and confounded Who are seeking my soul, Let them be turned backward and blush Who are desiring my evil.

Let them be ashamed and confounded Who seek my life; Let them be turned back and confused Who desire my hurt.

3 L et them turn back because of their shame, Who are saying, `Aha, aha.'

Let them be turned back because of their shame, Who say, “Aha, aha!”

4 L et all those seeking Thee joy and be glad in Thee, And let those loving Thy salvation Say continually, `God is magnified.'

Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified!”

5 A nd I poor and needy, O God, haste to me, My help and my deliverer Thou, O Jehovah, tarry Thou not!

But I am poor and needy; Make haste to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay.