Psalms 71:3-9

³Be to me a rock of defence, a fortified house, to save me; for my rock and my fortress are you.

⁴Save me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.

⁵For you, Lord, are my hope, in whom from my youth I have trusted.

⁶On you have I leaned from my birth; from my mother's womb it was you who did draw me. In you is my hope evermore.

⁷I have been as a wonder to many, for you are my refuge and strength.

⁸All the day long my mouth is filled with your praise and your glory.

⁹Cast me not off in the time of old age; when my strength is spent, forsake me not.