Psalm 71

Let them be confounded and perish that are against my soul *

let them be covered with shame and dishonour that seek to do me evil.

As for me, I will patiently abide alway *

and will praise thee more and more.

My mouth shall daily speak of thy righteousness and salvation *

for I know no end thereof.

I will go forth in the strength of the Lord God *

and will make mention of thy righteousness only.

Thou, O God, hast taught me from my youth up until now *

therefore will I tell of thy wondrous works.

Forsake me not, O God, in mine old age, when I am gray-headed *

until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to all them that are yet for to come.

Thy righteousness, O God, is very high *

and great things are they that thou hast done; O God, who is like unto thee?

O what great troubles and adversities hast thou shewed me, and yet didst thou turn and refresh me *

yea, and broughtest me from the deep of the earth again.

Thou hast brought me to great honour *

and comforted me on every side.

Therefore will I praise thee and thy faithfulness, O God, playing upon an instrument of musick *

unto thee will I sing upon the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.