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