Psalm 71 New International Version – UK

Psalm 71

¹In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;
    let me never be put to shame.
²In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me;
    turn your ear to me and save me.
³Be my rock of refuge,
    to which I can always go;
give the command to save me,
    for you are my rock and my fortress.
⁴Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked,
    from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.

⁵For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord,
    my confidence since my youth.
⁶From my birth I have relied on you;
    you brought me forth from my mother’s womb.
    I will ever praise you.
⁷I have become a sign to many;
    you are my strong refuge.
⁸My mouth is filled with your praise,
    declaring your splendour all day long.