Psalm 71:3-17

Common English Bible

⁴ My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked;
    rescue me from the grip of the wrongdoer and the oppressor
⁵     because you are my hope, Lord.
    You, Lord, are the one I’ve trusted since childhood.
⁶ I’ve depended on you from birth—
    you cut the cord when I came from my mother’s womb.
    My praise is always about you.
⁷ I’ve become an example to many people
    because you are my strong refuge.
⁸ My mouth is filled with your praise,
    glorifying you all day long.
⁹ Don’t cast me off in old age.
    Don’t abandon me when my strength is used up!

¹⁰ Yes, my enemies have been talking about me;
    those who stalk me plot together:
¹¹     “God has abandoned him!
    Pursue him!
    Grab him because no one will deliver him!”
¹² Don’t be far from me, God!
    My God, hurry to help me!
¹³ Let my accusers be put to shame,
    completely finished off!
    Let those who seek my downfall
    be dressed in insults and disgrace!

¹⁴ But me? I will hope. Always.
    I will add to all your praise.
¹⁵ My mouth will repeat your righteous acts
    and your saving deeds all day long.
    I don’t even know how many of those there are!
¹⁶ I will dwell on your mighty acts, my Lord.
    Lord, I will help others remember nothing but your righteous deeds.
¹⁷ You’ve taught me since my youth, God,
    and I’m still proclaiming your wondrous deeds!