Thematic Bible

Psalm 71:1

In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter! Never let me be humiliated!
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Psalm 71:2

Vindicate me by rescuing me! Listen to me! Deliver me!

Psalm 71:3

Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.

Psalm 71:4

My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the hand of the cruel oppressor!

Psalm 71:5

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

Psalm 71:6

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

Psalm 71:7

Many are appalled when they see me, but you are my secure shelter.

Psalm 71:8

I praise you constantly and speak of your splendor all day long.

Psalm 71:9

Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!

Psalm 71:10

For my enemies talk about me; those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise.

Psalm 71:11

They say, "God has abandoned him. Run and seize him, for there is no one who will rescue him!"

Psalm 71:12

O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!
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Psalm 71:13

May my accusers be humiliated and defeated! May those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace!
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Psalm 71:14

As for me, I will wait continually, and will continue to praise you.

Psalm 71:15

I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

Psalm 71:16

I will come and tell about the mighty acts of the sovereign Lord. I will proclaim your justice -- yours alone.

Psalm 71:17

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

Psalm 71:18

Even when I am old and gray, O God, do not abandon me, until I tell the next generation about your strength, and those coming after me about your power.

Psalm 71:19

Your justice, O God, extends to the skies above; you have done great things. O God, who can compare to you?

Psalm 71:20

Though you have allowed me to experience much trouble and distress, revive me once again! Bring me up once again from the depths of the earth!

Psalm 71:21

Raise me to a position of great honor! Turn and comfort me!

Psalm 71:22

I will express my thanks to you with a stringed instrument, praising your faithfulness, O my God! I will sing praises to you accompanied by a harp, O Holy One of Israel!

Psalm 71:23

My lips will shout for joy! Yes, I will sing your praises! I will praise you when you rescue me!

Psalm 71:24

All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed.