Psalm 71:1-14   New International Version     Psalm 71

1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;     let me never be put to shame. 2 In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me;     turn your ear 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. 4 Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked,     from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.

5 For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord,     my confidence since my youth. 6 From birth I have relied on you;     you brought me forth from my mother’s womb.     I will ever praise you. 7 I have become a sign to many;     you are my strong refuge. 8 My mouth is filled with your praise,     declaring your splendor all day long.

9 Do not cast me away when I am old;     do not forsake me when my strength is gone. 10 For my enemies speak against me;     those who wait to kill me conspire together. 11 They say, “God has forsaken him;     pursue him and seize him,     for no one will rescue him.” 12 Do not be far from me, my God;     come quickly, God, to help me. 13 May my accusers perish in shame;     may those who want to harm me     be covered with scorn and disgrace.

14 As for me, I will always have hope;     I will praise you more and more.