New International Reader's Version

Psalm 71:1-12 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. Lord, I have gone to you for safety. Let me never be put to shame.

2. You do what is right. Save me and help me. Pay attention to me and save me.

3. Be my rock of safety that I can always go to. Give the command to save me. You are my rock and my fort.

4. My God, save me from the power of sinners. Save me from the hands of those who are mean and evil.

5. You are the King and the Lord. You have always been my hope. I have trusted in you ever since I was young.

6. From the time I was born I have depended on you. You brought me out of my mother's body. I will praise you forever.

7. To many people I am an example of how much you care. You are strong. You are my place of safety.

8. My mouth is filled with praise for you. All day long I will talk about your glory.

9. Don't push me away when I'm old. Don't desert me when my strength is gone.

10. My enemies speak against me. Those who want to kill me get together and make evil plans.

11. They say, "God has deserted him. Go after him and grab him. No one will save him."

12. God, don't stay so far away from me. My God, come quickly and help me.