Psalms 71:1-14

Psalm 71

71:1 In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter!

Never let me be humiliated!

71:2 Vindicate me by rescuing me!

Listen to me! Deliver me!

71:3 Be my protector and refuge,

a stronghold where I can be safe!

For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.

71:4 My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked,

from the hand of the cruel oppressor!

71:5 For you give me confidence, O Lord;

O Lord, I have trusted in you since I was young.

71:6 I have leaned on you since birth;

you pulled me from my mother’s womb.

I praise you continually.

71:7 Many are appalled when they see me,

but you are my secure shelter.

71:8 I praise you constantly

and speak of your splendor all day long.

71:9 Do not reject me in my old age!

When my strength fails, do not abandon me!

71:10 For my enemies talk about me;

those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise.

71:11 They say, “God has abandoned him.

Run and seize him, for there is no one who will rescue him!”

71:12 O God, do not remain far away from me!

My God, hurry and help me!

71:13 May my accusers be humiliated and defeated!

May those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace!

71:14 As for me, I will wait continually,

and will continue to praise you.