Psalms 71:1-7

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.