Psalms 71:5-18

5O Lord, you alone are my hope. I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.

6Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb you have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising you!

7My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection.

8That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long.

9And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside. Don’t abandon me when my strength is failing.

10For my enemies are whispering against me. They are plotting together to kill me.

11They say, “God has abandoned him. Let’s go and get him, for no one will help him now.”

12O God, don’t stay away. My God, please hurry to help me.

13Bring disgrace and destruction on my accusers. Humiliate and shame those who want to harm me.

14But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more.

15I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words.

16I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign Lord. I will tell everyone that you alone are just.

17O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do.

18Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me.