Psalm 71:15-24

Good News Translation

¹⁵I will tell of your goodness;
    all day long I will speak of your salvation,
    though it is more than I can understand.
¹⁶I will go in the strength of the Lord God;
    I will proclaim your goodness, yours alone.

¹⁷You have taught me ever since I was young,
    and I still tell of your wonderful acts.
¹⁸Now that I am old and my hair is gray,
    do not abandon me, O God!
Be with me while I proclaim your power and might
    to all generations to come.

¹⁹Your righteousness, God, reaches the skies.
    You have done great things;
    there is no one like you.
²⁰You have sent troubles and suffering on me,
    but you will restore my strength;
    you will keep me from the grave.
²¹You will make me greater than ever;
    you will comfort me again.

²²I will indeed praise you with the harp;
    I will praise your faithfulness, my God.
On my harp I will play hymns to you,
    the Holy One of Israel.
²³I will shout for joy as I play for you;
    with my whole being I will sing
    because you have saved me.
²⁴I will speak of your righteousness all day long,
    because those who tried to harm me
    have been defeated and disgraced.