71 Lord, I depend on you for protection.
    Don’t let me be disappointed.
² You always do what is right, so come and save me.
    Listen to me and save me.
³ Be my Rock, my place of safety.
    Be my fortress, and protect me!
You are my Rock and my protection.
⁴ My God, save me from wicked people.
    Save me from cruel, evil people.
⁵ Lord God, you are my hope.
    I have trusted you since I was a young boy.