Psalm 71:1-3

International Children’s Bible

An Old Person’s Prayer

71 In you, Lord, is my protection.
    Never let me be ashamed.
²Because you do what is right, save and rescue me.
    Listen to me and save me.
³Be my place of safety
    where I can always come.
Give the command to save me.
    You are my rock and my strong, walled city.

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Psalm 71:1-3

New International Version

Psalm 71^(A)

¹In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;^(B)
    let me never be put to shame.^(C)
²In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me;
    turn your ear^(D) to me and save me.
³Be my rock of refuge,
    to which I can always go;
give the command to save me,
    for you are my rock and my fortress.^(E)