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!

³ Be my secure shelter
    and a strong fortress^[a] to protect me;
    you are my refuge and defense.

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.

¹⁵ I will tell of your goodness;
    all day long I will speak of your salvation,
    though it is more than I can understand.