Lexham English Bible

Psalms 71:2-21 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

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,

11. saying, “His God has abandoned him. Pursue and seize him, because there is no deliverer.”

12. O God, do not be far from me. My God, hurry to help me.

13. Let them be ashamed; let them perish who are my adversaries. Let them wrap themselves with scorn and disgrace who seek my harm.

14. But as for me, I will hope continually and increase your praise.

15. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, your salvation all day long, though I do not know the full sum of them.

16. I will come in to tell the mighty deeds of Lord Yahweh. I will make known your righteousness, yours only.

17. O God, you have taught me from my youth, and up to now I have proclaimed your wonderful deeds.

18. And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not abandon me until I proclaim your strength to this generation, your power to every one that comes after.

19. And your righteousness, O God, is to the height of heaven. You who have done great things, O God, who is like you?

20. You who have caused me to see many troubles and evils, you will again revive me. And from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.

21. You will increase my greatness, and you will comfort me all around.