Psalm 71

1 In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge;
Let me never be put to shame

2 Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness;
turn you 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, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of evil and cruel men.

5 For you have been my hope, O 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 like a portent to many,
but you are my strong refuge

8 My mouth is filled with your praise,
declaring your splendor all day long


19 Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God,
you who have done great things.
Who, O God, is like you?

20 Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter
you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth,you will again bring
me up