5. because you are my hope, Lord.You, Lord, are the one I’ve trusted since childhood.
6. I’ve depended on you from birth—you cut the cord when I came from my mother’s womb.My praise is always about you.
7. I’ve become an example to many peoplebecause you are my strong refuge.
8. My mouth is filled with your praise,glorifying you all day long.
9. Don’t cast me off in old age.Don’t abandon me when my strength is used up!
10. Yes, my enemies have been talking about me;those who stalk me plot together: