Psalms 71:5-18

5For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.

6From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you.

7I have become a sign to many; you are my strong refuge.

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

9Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.

10For my enemies speak against me; those who wait to kill me conspire together.

11They say, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for no one will rescue him.”

12Do not be far from me, my God; come quickly, God, to help me.

13May my accusers perish in shame; may those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace.

14As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.

15My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all.

16I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone.

17Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.

18Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.