Psalms 71:5-18

5You are my hope, O Almighty Lord. You have been my confidence ever since I was young.

6I depended on you before I was born. You took me from my mother’s womb. My songs of praise constantly speak about you.

7I have become an example to many people, but you are my strong refuge.

8My mouth is filled with your praise, with your glory all day long.

9Do not reject me when I am old or abandon me when I lose my strength.

10My enemies talk about me. They watch me as they plot to take my life.

11They say, “God has abandoned him. Pursue him and grab him because there is no one to rescue him.”

12O God, do not be so distant from me. O my God, come quickly to help me.

13Let those who accuse me come to a shameful end. Let those who want my downfall be covered with disgrace and humiliation.

14But I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more.

15My mouth will tell about your righteousness, about your salvation all day long. Even then, it is more than I can understand.

16I will come with the mighty deeds of the Almighty Lord. I will praise your righteousness, yours alone.

17O God, you have taught me ever since I was young, and I still talk about the miracles you have done.

18Even when I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me live to tell the people of this age what your strength has accomplished, to tell about your power to all who will come.