Psalm 71

1In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge;

let me never be put to shame.

2Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness;

turn your ear to me and save me.

3Be my rock of refuge,

to which I can always go;

give the command to save me,

for you are my rock and my fortress.

4Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,

from the grasp of evil and cruel men. 

14But as for me, I will always have hope;

I will praise you more and more.

15My mouth will tell of your righteousness,

of your salvation all day long,

though I know not its measure.

19Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God,

you who have done great things.

Who, O God, is like you?

20Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter,

you will restore my life again;

from the depths of the earth

you will again bring me up.

21You will increase my honor

and comfort me once again.