Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader. Of David, for the memorial offering.

1Be pleased, O God, to deliver me.

O LORD, make haste to help me!

2Let those be put to shame and confusion

who seek my life.

Let those be turned back and brought to dishonour

who desire to hurt me.

3Let those who say, ‘Aha, Aha!’

turn back because of their shame.

4Let all who seek you

rejoice and be glad in you.

Let those who love your salvation

say evermore, ‘God is great!’

5But I am poor and needy;

hasten to me, O God!

You are my help and my deliverer;

O LORD, do not delay!