³ Be my rock of refuge,
    my stronghold to give me safety;
    for you are my rock and fortress.^(A)
4 My God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked,
    from the clutches of the evil and violent.^(B)

⁵ You are my hope, Lord;
    my trust, God, from my youth.
⁶ On you I have depended since birth;
    from my mother’s womb you are my strength;^(A)
    my hope in you never wavers.

¹⁶ I will speak of the mighty works of the Lord;
    O God, I will tell of your singular justice.

¹⁷ God, you have taught me from my youth;
    to this day I proclaim your wondrous deeds.