Psalm 71

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.

And now that I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, *

till I make known your strength to this generation

and your power to all who are to come.

Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the heavens; *

you have done great things;

who is like you, O God?

You have showed me great troubles and adversities, *

but you will restore my life

and bring me up again from the deep places of the earth.

You strengthen me more and more; *

you enfold and comfort me,

Therefore I will praise you upon the lyre for your faithfulness, O my God; *

I will sing to you with the harp, O Holy One of Israel.

My lips will sing with joy when I play to you, *

and so will my soul, which you have redeemed.

My tongue will proclaim your righteousness all day long, *

for they are ashamed and disgraced who sought to do me harm.