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Atomic Bible
Psalms 70:5
But I am poor and needy;
from Hurry, O LORD, to Help Me!, Psalms 70:1-5
What it says

David confesses that he is poor and needy and begs God, his help and deliverer, not to delay.

What it is doing

This verse closes the psalm with urgent humility and trust.

In context

1For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. 2May those who seek my life 3May those who say, “Aha, aha!” 4May all who seek You 5But I am poor and needy;