Lexham English Bible

Psalms 71:1-10 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

1. In you, O Yahweh, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.

2. In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and save me.

3. Be for me a rock of refuge to resort to always; you have ordained to save me, because you are my rock and my fortress.

4. My God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the evildoer and the oppressor,

5. because you are my hope, O Lord Yahweh, my confidence from my youth.

6. Upon you I have leaned from birth. It was you who took me from the womb of my mother. My praise is of you continually.

7. I have become a wonder to many, but you are my strong refuge.

8. My mouth is filled with your praise, with your glory all the day.

9. Do not cast me away in the time of old age; when my strength fails do not abandon me.

10. For my enemies talk concerning me, and those who watch for my life conspire together,