Psalm 71:1–14

1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;n

let me never be put to shame.o

2 In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me;

turn your earp to me and save me.

3 Be my rock of refuge,

to which I can always go;

give the command to save me,

for you are my rock and my fortress.q

4 Deliverr me, my God, from the hand of the wicked,s

from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.t

5 For you have been my hope,u Sovereign Lord,

my confidencev since my youth.

6 From birthw I have relied on you;

you brought me forth from my mother’s womb.x

I will ever praisey you.

7 I have become a signz to many;

you are my strong refuge.a

8 My mouthb is filled with your praise,

declaring your splendorc all day long.

9 Do not castd me away when I am old;e

do not forsakef me when my strength is gone.

10 For my enemiesg speak against me;

those who wait to killh me conspirei together.

11 They say, “God has forsakenj him;

pursue him and seize him,

for no one will rescuek him.”

12 Do not be farl from me, my God;

come quickly, God, to helpm me.

13 May my accusersn perish in shame;o

may those who want to harm me

be covered with scorn and disgrace.p

14 As for me, I will always have hope;q

I will praise you more and more.