4 Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked,from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.
5 For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord,my confidence since my youth.
6 From my birth I have relied on you;you brought me forth from my mother’s womb.I will ever praise you.
7 I have become a sign to many;you are my strong refuge.
8 My mouth is filled with your praise,declaring your splendour all day long.
9 Do not cast me away when I am old;do not forsake me when my strength is gone.
10 For my enemies speak against me;those who wait to kill me conspire together.