Psalm 71:5–18

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.

15 My mouth will tellr of your righteous deeds,s

of your saving acts all day long—

though I know not how to relate them all.

16 I will come and proclaim your mighty acts,t Sovereign Lord;

I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone.

17 Since my youth, God, you have taughtu me,

and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.v

18 Even when I am old and gray,w

do not forsake me, my God,

till I declare your powerx to the next generation,

your mighty acts to all who are to come.y