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The Prayer of an Elderly Person

71 Lord, I have come to you for protection;
    never let me be defeated!
Because you are righteous, help me and rescue me.
    Listen to me and save me!
Be my secure shelter
    and a strong fortress[a] to protect me;
    you are my refuge and defense.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 71:3 One ancient translation a strong fortress; Hebrew to go always you commanded.

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