Psalm 70 — Hebrew and Greek compared
Each card keeps the independently rendered source readings above their shared comparison and reception notes. The badge records the source’s governing classification; disparate readings are marked in red. Each reading retains its original reference.
Psalm 70
Hurry to my help
Verse 70:1 Similar
Hebrew–English: Literal-Smooth (Rabbinic Priority)
[70:1] For the director. Of David. To bring to remembrance.
Greek–English: Literal-Smooth (Saints Priority)
[69:1] For the end. Of David. For remembrance,
Classification & Notes
Similar. Text: The Hebrew director heading corresponds to Greek “for the end.” The Greek heading continues in its next numbered unit.
Verse 70:2 Divergent
Hebrew–English: Literal-Smooth (Rabbinic Priority)
[70:2] God, come to rescue me;
YHWH, hurry to help me!
Greek–English: Literal-Smooth (Saints Priority)
[69:2] for the Lord to save me.
God, attend to my help!
Classification & Notes
Divergent. Text: The Greek first line completes the heading’s purpose; it is not a second invocation. The Hebrew invokes God and YHWH and asks Him to hurry; Greek then invokes God to attend. Category basis: The first Greek clause continues the heading's purpose while Hebrew gives direct invocation. This boundary and construction rearrangement governs, with the common request for divine help retained.
Verse 70:3 Same
Hebrew–English: Literal-Smooth (Rabbinic Priority)
[70:3] Let those seeking my soul be ashamed and humiliated;
let those desiring my harm retreat backward in disgrace.
Greek–English: Literal-Smooth (Saints Priority)
[69:3] May those seeking my soul be ashamed and confounded;
may those wishing me evil turn backward and be disgraced.
Classification & Notes
Same. Text: Both petitions shame those pursuing the speaker’s life and wishing harm.
Verse 70:4 Different
Hebrew–English: Literal-Smooth (Rabbinic Priority)
[70:4] Let those saying, “Aha! Aha!”
turn back because of their shame.
Greek–English: Literal-Smooth (Saints Priority)
[69:4] May those saying to me, “Well! Well!”
turn back immediately in shame.
Classification & Notes
Different. Text: Hebrew makes shame the reason for retreat; Greek makes the retreat immediate and explicitly addresses the mockery to the speaker.
Verse 70:5 Same
Hebrew–English: Literal-Smooth (Rabbinic Priority)
[70:5] Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You;
let those who love Your salvation always say,
“Let God be magnified!”
Greek–English: Literal-Smooth (Saints Priority)
[69:5] Let all who seek You exult and be glad in You;
let those who love Your salvation always say,
“Let God be magnified!”
Classification & Notes
Same. Text: The seekers’ joy and the salvation-lovers’ continual praise agree.
Verse 70:6 Similar
Hebrew–English: Literal-Smooth (Rabbinic Priority)
[70:6] But I am poor and needy;
God, hurry to me!
You are my help and my deliverer;
YHWH, do not delay!
Greek–English: Literal-Smooth (Saints Priority)
[69:6] But I am poor and needy;
God, help me!
You are my helper and my rescuer;
Lord, do not delay!
Classification & Notes
Similar. Text: The Hebrew first petition stresses speed; Greek asks for help. Both close by asking the Lord not to delay.