[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, because you are my rock and my strong, walled city. [4] My God, save me from the power of the wicked and from the hold of evil and cruel people. [5] LORD, you are my hope. LORD, I have trusted you since I was young. [6] I have depended on you since I was born; you helped me even on the day of my birth. I will always praise you. [7] I am an example to many people, because 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 make plans against me, and they meet together to kill me. [11] They say, "God has left him. Go after him and take him, because no one will save him." [12] God, don't be far off. My God, hurry to help me. [13] Let those who accuse me be ashamed and destroyed. Let those who are trying to hurt me be covered with shame and disgrace. [14] But I will always have hope and will praise you more and more. [15] I will tell 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 remind people that only you do what is right. [17] God, you have taught me since I was young. To this day 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 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, 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.
