Psalms 71:9-18

Do not reject me when I am old or abandon me when I lose my strength. My enemies talk about me. They watch me as they plot to take my life. They say, “God has abandoned him. Pursue him and grab him because there is no one to rescue him.” O God, do not be so distant from me. O my God, come quickly to help me. Let those who accuse me come to a shameful end. Let those who want my downfall be covered with disgrace and humiliation. But I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell about your righteousness, about your salvation all day long. Even then, it is more than I can understand. I will come with the mighty deeds of the Almighty LORD. I will praise your righteousness, yours alone. O God, you have taught me ever since I was young, and I still talk about the miracles you have done. Even when I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me live to tell the people of this age what your strength has accomplished, to tell about your power to all who will come.