71:1 In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter!

Never let me be humiliated!

71:2 Vindicate me by rescuing me! ² 

Listen to me! ³  Deliver me! ⁴ 

71:3 Be my protector and refuge, ⁵ 

a stronghold where I can be safe! ⁶ 

For you are my high ridge ⁷  and my stronghold.

71:4 My God, rescue me from the power ⁸  of the wicked,

from the hand of the cruel oppressor!

71:5 For you give me confidence, ⁹  O Lord;

O Lord, I have trusted in you since I was young. ¹⁰