Psalm 71:1-2
New Living Translation
Psalm 71
1 O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
2 Save me and rescue me,
for you do what is right.
Turn your ear to listen to me,
and set me free.
Psalm 71:3-4
New Living Translation
3 Be my rock of safety
where I can always hide.
Give the order to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked,
from the clutches of cruel oppressors.
Psalm 71:5-6
New Living Translation
5 O Lord, you alone are my hope.
I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.
6 Yes, you have been with me from birth;
from my mother’s womb you have cared for me.
No wonder I am always praising you!
Psalm 71:15
New Living Translation
15 I will tell everyone about your righteousness.
All day long I will proclaim your saving power,
though I am not skilled with words.[a]
Footnotes
- 71:15 Or though I cannot count it.
Psalm 71:17
New Living Translation
17 O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood,
and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do.
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