Psalm 71:1-3

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Prayer for Lifelong Protection and Help

71 In thee, O Lord, do I take refuge;
    let me never be put to shame!
²In thy righteousness deliver me and rescue me;
    incline thy ear to me, and save me!
³Be thou to me a rock of refuge,
    a strong fortress,^[a] to save me,
    for thou art my rock and my fortress.

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Footnotes

Psalm 71:3 Gk Compare 31.3: Heb to come continually thou hast commanded

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