Psalm 71

In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; *

let me never be ashamed.

In your righteousness, deliver me and set me free; *

incline your ear to me and save me.

Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe; *

you are my crag and my stronghold.

Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, *

from the clutches of the evildoer and the oppressor.

For you are my hope, O Lord God, *

my confidence since I was young.

I have been sustained by you ever since I was born;

from my mother’s womb you have been my strength; *

my praise shall be always of you.

My mouth shall recount your mighty acts

and saving deeds all day long; *

though I cannot know the number of them.

I will begin with the mighty works of the Lord God *

I will recall your righteousness, yours alone.

O God, you have taught me since I was young, *

and to this day I tell of your wonderful works.