Psalm 71:4-12

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 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 splendor all day long.

9Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.

10For my enemies speak against me; those who wait to kill me conspire together.

11They say, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for no one will rescue him.”

12Do not be far from me, my God; come quickly, God, to help me.