1 In you, Lord, I take refuge;let me never be put to shame.
2 In your justice rescue and deliver me;listen to me and save me!
3 Be my rock of refuge,my stronghold to give me safety;for you are my rock and fortress.
4 My God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked,from the clutches of the evil and violent.
5 You are my hope, Lord;my trust, God, from my youth.
6 On you I have depended since birth;from my mother’s womb you are my strength;my hope in you never wavers.
7 I have become a portent to many,but you are my strong refuge!
8 My mouth shall be filled with your praise,shall sing your glory every day.
9 Do not cast me aside in my old age;as my strength fails, do not forsake me.
10 For my enemies speak against me;they watch and plot against me.
11 They say, “God has abandoned him.Pursue, and seize him!No one will come to the rescue!”
12 God, be not far from me;my God, hasten to help me.
13 Bring to a shameful endthose who attack me;Cover with contempt and scornthose who seek my ruin.
14 I will always hope in youand add to all your praise.
15 My mouth shall proclaim your just deeds,day after day your acts of deliverance,though I cannot number them all.
16 I will speak of the mighty works of the Lord;O God, I will tell of your singular justice.
17 God, you have taught me from my youth;to this day I proclaim your wondrous deeds.
18 Now that I am old and gray,do not forsake me, God,That I may proclaim your mightto all generations yet to come,Your power
19 and justice, God,to the highest heaven.You have done great things;O God, who is your equal?
20 Whatever bitter afflictions you sent me,you would turn and revive me.From the watery depths of the earthonce more raise me up.
21 Restore my honor;turn and comfort me,
22 That I may praise you with the lyrefor your faithfulness, my God,And sing to you with the harp,O Holy One of Israel!
23 My lips will shout for joy as I sing your praise;my soul, too, which you have redeemed.
24 Yes, my tongue shall recountyour justice day by day.For those who sought my ruinhave been shamed and disgraced.