[1] I run to you, LORD, for protection. Don't disappoint me. [2] You do what is right, so come to my rescue. Listen to my prayer and keep me safe. [3] Be my mighty rock, the place where I can always run for protection. Save me by your command! You are my mighty rock and my fortress. [4] Come and save me, LORD God, from vicious and cruel and brutal enemies! [5] I depend on you, and I have trusted you since I was young. [6] I have relied on you from the day I was born. You brought me safely through birth, and I always praise you. [7] Many people think of me as something evil. But you are my mighty protector, [8] and I praise and honor you all day long. [9] Don't throw me aside when I am old; don't desert me when my strength is gone. [10] My enemies are plotting because they want me dead. [11] They say, "Now we'll catch you! God has deserted you, and no one can save you." [12] Come closer, God! Please hurry and help. [13] Embarrass and destroy all who want me dead; disgrace and confuse all who want to hurt me. [14] I will never give up hope or stop praising you. [15] All day long I will tell the wonderful things you do to save your people. But you have done much more than I could possibly know. [16] I will praise you, LORD God, for your mighty deeds and your power to save. [17] You have taught me since I was a child, and I never stop telling about your marvelous deeds. [18] Don't leave me when I am old and my hair turns gray. Let me tell future generations about your mighty power. [19] Your deeds of kindness are known in the heavens. No one is like you! [20] You made me suffer a lot, but you will bring me back from this deep pit and give me new life. [21] You will make me truly great and take my sorrow away. [22] I will praise you, God, the Holy One of Israel. You are faithful. I will play the harp and sing your praises. [23] You have rescued me! I will celebrate and shout, singing praises to you with all my heart. [24] All day long I will announce your power to save. I will tell how you disgraced and disappointed those who wanted to hurt me.
