5. because you are my hope, Lord.You, Lord, are the one I’ve trusted since childhood.
6. I’ve depended on you from birth—you cut the cord when I came from my mother’s womb.My praise is always about you.
7. I’ve become an example to many peoplebecause you are my strong refuge.
8. My mouth is filled with your praise,glorifying you all day long.
9. Don’t cast me off in old age.Don’t abandon me when my strength is used up!
10. Yes, my enemies have been talking about me;those who stalk me plot together:
11. "God has abandoned him!Pursue him!Grab him because no one will deliver him!"
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.