Common English Bible

Psalms 71:12-19 Common English Bible (CEB)

12. Don’t be far from me, God!My God, hurry to help me!

13. Let my accusers be put to shame,completely finished off!Let those who seek my downfallbe dressed in insults and disgrace!

14. But me? I will hope. Always.I will add to all your praise.

15. My mouth will repeat your righteous actsand your saving deeds all day long.I don’t even know how many of those there are!

16. I will dwell on your mighty acts, my Lord.Lord, I will help others remember nothing but your righteous deeds.

17. You’ve taught me since my youth, God,and I’m still proclaiming your wondrous deeds!

18. So, even in my old age with gray hair,don’t abandon me, God!Not until I tell generations about your mighty arm,tell all who are yet to come about your strength,

19. and about your ultimate righteousness, God,because you’ve done awesome things!Who can compare to you, God?