Psalms 71

Never let me be disappointed.

Turn your ear to me, and save me.

for you are my rock and my fortress.

from the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

my confidence from my youth.

I will always praise you.

but you are my strong refuge.

with your honor all day long.

Don’t forsake me when my strength fails.

Those who watch for my soul conspire together,

Pursue and take him, for no one will rescue him.”

My God, hurry to help me.

Let them be covered with disgrace and scorn who want to harm me.

and will add to all of your praise.

though I don’t know its full measure.

I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone.

Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.

your might to everyone who is to come.

God, who is like you?

You will bring us up again from the depths of the earth.

and comfort me again.

I sing praises to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you!

who want to harm me.