Psalms 71:9-13

Psalms 71:9-13

[9] Cast me not off  in the time  of old age;  forsake  me not when my strength  faileth.  [10] For mine enemies  speak  against me; and they that lay wait  for my soul  take counsel  together,  [11] Saying,  God  hath forsaken  him: persecute  and take  him; for there is none to deliver  [12] O God,  be not far  from me: O my God,  make haste  for my help.  [13] Let them be confounded  and consumed  that are adversaries  to my soul;  let them be covered  with reproach  and dishonour  that seek  my hurt. 

What does Psalms 71:9-13 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The writer appealed specifically to the Lord not to forsake him in his old age, especially since his adversaries were claiming that God had abandoned him. He had no other defender and cried out to God to do what was right.