【Psalms】Psalm 71 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

71:1 In you, LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame.

71:2 In your justice rescue and deliver me; listen to me and save me!

71:3 Be my rock and refuge, my secure stronghold; for you are my rock andfortress.

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

71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, GOD, from my youth.

71:6 On you I depend since birth; from my mother’s womb you are my strength; myhope in you never wavers.

71:7 I have become a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge!

71:8 My mouth shall be filled with your praise, shall sing your glory every day.II

71:9 Do not cast me aside in my old age; as my strength fails, do not forsake me.

71:10 For my enemies speak against me; they watch and plot against me.

71:11 They say, "God has abandoned that one Pursue, seize the wretch! No one willcome to the rescue!"

71:12 God, do not stand far from me; my God, hasten to help me.

71:13 Bring to a shameful end those who attack me; Cover with contempt and scornthose who seek my ruin.

71:14 I will always hope in you and add to all your praise.

71:15 My mouth shall proclaim your just deeds, day after day your acts ofdeliverance, though I cannot number them all.

71:16 I will speak of the mighty works of the Lord; O GOD, I will tell of yoursingular justice.III

71:17 God, you have taught me from my youth; to this day I proclaim your wondrousdeeds.

71:18 Now that I am old and gray, do not forsake me, God, That I may proclaim yourmight to all generations yet to come, Your power

71:19 and justice, God, to the highest heaven. You have done great things; O God,who is your equal?

71:20 You have sent me many bitter afflictions, but once more revive me. From thewatery depths of the earth once more raise me up.

71:21 Restore my honor; turn and comfort me,

71:22 That I may praise you with the lyre for your faithfulness, my God, And singto you with the harp, O Holy One of Israel!

71:23 My lips will shout for joy as I sing your praise; my soul, too, which youhave redeemed.

71:24 Yes, my tongue shall recount your justice day by day. For those who soughtmy ruin will have been shamed and disgraced.

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