Psalm 71:1-2
Good News Translation
The Prayer of an Elderly Person
71 Lord, I have come to you for protection;
never let me be defeated!
2 Because you are righteous, help me and rescue me.
Listen to me and save me!
Psalm 71:3-4
Good News Translation
3 Be my secure shelter
and a strong fortress[a] to protect me;
you are my refuge and defense.
4 My God, rescue me from wicked people,
from the power of cruel and evil people.
Footnotes
- Psalm 71:3 One ancient translation a strong fortress; Hebrew to go always you commanded.
Psalm 71:5-6
Good News Translation
5 Sovereign Lord, I put my hope in you;
I have trusted in you since I was young.
6 I have relied on you all my life;
you have protected[a] me since the day I was born.
I will always praise you.
Footnotes
- Psalm 71:6 Some ancient translations protected; Hebrew unclear.
Psalm 71:5-6
Good News Translation
5 Sovereign Lord, I put my hope in you;
I have trusted in you since I was young.
6 I have relied on you all my life;
you have protected[a] me since the day I was born.
I will always praise you.
Footnotes
- Psalm 71:6 Some ancient translations protected; Hebrew unclear.
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