Holy Scripture
Psalms 70:2
A church father on this verse
“"Let them be turned away backward and blush that think evil things to me" [Psalm 70:2]. At first there was the assault of them persecuting, now there hath remained the malice of them thinking. In fact, there are in the Church distinct seasons of persecutions following one another. There was made an assault on the Chur…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
2In thy righteousness deliver me and rescue me: Incline thine ear to me, and save me.
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In context
1By David, a Psalm sung by the sons of Jonadab, and the first that were taken captive. O Lord, I have hoped in thee: let me never be put to shame.
— Psalms 70:2 —
3Be to me a protecting God, And a stronghold to save me: For thou art my fortress and my refuge.
4Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the sinner, From the hand of the transgressor and unjust man.