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.

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.

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!