The Crisis of Old Age and Enemy Mockery

Psalms 71:9-13

Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails.

For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,

saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.”

Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me.

May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace.