Psalm 71:4-6 (NIV)

⁴ Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.

^{5 For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord,
my confidence since my youth.
6 From birth I have relied on you;
you brought me forth from my mother’s womb.
I will ever praise you.}

^{Cross references:}

1. ^{Psalm 71:4 : S 2Ki 19:19}
2. ^{Psalm 71:4 : Ps 140:4}
3. ^{Psalm 71:4 : S Ge 48:16}
4. ^{Psalm 71:5 : S Ps 9:18; S 25:5}
5. ^{Psalm 71:5 : S Job 4:6; Jer 17:7}
6. ^{Psalm 71:6 : S Ps 22:10}
7. ^{Psalm 71:6 : S Job 3:16; S Ps 22:9}
8. ^{Psalm 71:6 : Ps 9:1; 34:1; 52:9; 119:164; 145:2}

 
This week I'm reflecting on the sovereignty of God in living a well-balanced life. See Monday's post for my full account.