71:17 O God, you have taught me since I was young,
and I am still declaring 1 your amazing deeds.
71:18 Even when I am old and gray, 2
O God, do not abandon me,
until I tell the next generation about your strength,
and those coming after me about your power. 3
71:19 Your justice, O God, extends to the skies above; 4
you have done great things. 5
O God, who can compare to you? 6
71:20 Though you have allowed me to experience much trouble and distress, 7
revive me once again! 8
Bring me up once again 9 from the depths of the earth!
71:21 Raise me to a position of great honor! 10
Turn and comfort me! 11
71:22 I will express my thanks to you with a stringed instrument,
praising 12 your faithfulness, O my God!
I will sing praises to you accompanied by a harp,
O Holy One of Israel! 13
71:23 My lips will shout for joy! Yes, 14 I will sing your praises!
I will praise you when you rescue me! 15
71:24 All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice,
for those who want to harm me 16 will be embarrassed and ashamed. 17