English poem
PSAL. LXX. To the chief musician, A psalm of David, to bring to remembrance
by Cotton Mather (1663–1728)
O God to rescue me; Lord to mine help make haste. Who seek my soul asham'd let be, and let them be abash'd. Turn'd back, and sham'd be they that in my hurt delight. Turn'd back be they, ha, ha, that say, their shame for to requite.
Let those that seek thee all be glad and joy in thee; Who love thy health, say still they shall God magnified be. But poor and needy I, haste God to me, I pray Thou art my help and liberty, O Lord do not delay.