The Crisis of Old Age and Enemy Mockery

Psalms 71:9-13

Cast me not off at the time of old age, According to the consumption of my power forsake me not.

For mine enemies have spoken against me, And those watching my soul have taken counsel together,

Saying, `God hath forsaken him, Pursue and catch him, for there is no deliverer.'

O God, be not far from me, O my God, for my help make haste.

They are ashamed, they are consumed, Who are opposing my soul, They are covered with reproach and blushing, Who are seeking my evil,