[1] In you, Lord, is my protection. Never let me be ashamed. [2] Because you do what is right, save and rescue me. Listen to me and save me. [3] Be my place of safety where I can always come. Give the command to save me. You are my rock and my strong, walled city. [4] My God, save me from the power of the wicked. Save me from the hold of evil and cruel people. [5] Lord God, you are my hope. I have trusted you since I was young. [6] I have depended on you since I was born. You have been my help from the day I was born. I will always praise you. [7] I am an example to many people. You are my strong protection. [8] I am always praising you. All day long I honor you. [9] Do not reject me when I am old. Do not leave me when my strength is gone. [10] My enemies have made plans against me. They meet together to kill me. [11] They say, "God has left him. Go after him and take him. No one will save him." [12] God, don't be far off. My God, hurry to help me. [13] Let them be ashamed. Destroy those who accuse me. They are trying to hurt me. Cover them with shame and disgrace. [14] But I will always have hope. And I will praise you more and more. [15] I will tell about how you do what is right. I will tell about your salvation all day long, even though it is more than I can tell. [16] I will come and tell about your powerful works, Lord God. I will tell only about you and how you do what is right. [17] God, you have taught me since I was young. Even until today I tell about the miracles you do. [18] Even though I am old and gray, do not leave me, God. I will tell the children about your power. I will tell those who will live after me about your might. [19] God, your justice reaches to the skies. You have done great things. God, there is no one like you. [20] You have given me many troubles and bad times. But you will give me life again. When I am almost dead, you will keep me alive. [21] You will make me greater than ever. And you will comfort me again. [22] I will praise you with the harp. I trust you, my God. I will sing to you with the lyre. You are the Holy One of Israel. [23] I will shout for joy when I sing praises to you. You have saved me. [24] I will tell about your justice all day long. And those who want to hurt me will be ashamed and disgraced.
