5 I depend on you,and I have trusted yousince I was young.
6 I have relied on youfrom the day I was born.You brought me safelythrough birth,and I always praise you.
7 Many people think of meas something evil.But you are my mighty protector,
8 and I praise and honour youall day long.
9 Don't throw me asidewhen I am old;don't desert mewhen my strength is gone.
10 My enemies are plottingbecause they want me dead.
11 They say, “Now we'll catch you!God has deserted you,and no one can save you.”