I have been dependent on you since birth; from the time I came out of my mother's womb you have been my God.

For you give me confidence, O Lord; O Lord, I have trusted in you since I was young.

I have leaned on you since birth; you pulled me from my mother's womb. I praise you continually.

O God, you have taught me since I was young, and I am still declaring your amazing deeds.

I am oppressed and have been on the verge of death since my youth. I have been subjected to your horrors and am numb with pain.

A song of ascents. "Since my youth they have often attacked me," let Israel say.

"Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not defeated me.