Mazmur 71:12

71:12 O God, do not remain far away from me!

My God, hurry and help me! ¹ 

Mazmur 71:18

71:18 Even when I am old and gray, ² 

O God, do not abandon me,

until I tell the next generation about your strength,

and those coming after me about your power. ³ 

[71:12]  ¹ tn Heb “hurry to my help.”

[71:18]  ² tn Heb “and even unto old age and gray hair.”

[71:18]  ³ tn Heb “until I declare your arm to a generation, to everyone who comes your power.” God’s “arm” here is an anthropomorphism that symbolizes his great strength.