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16 Lord God, I will come in the power of[a] your mighty acts,
    remembering your righteousness—yours alone.

17 God, you taught me from my youth,
    so I am still declaring your awesome deeds.

18 Also, when I reach old age and have gray hair,
    God, do not forsake me,
until I have declared your power
    to this generation
        and your might to the next one.

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  1. Psalm 71:16 The Heb. lacks the power of

16 I will come and proclaim your mighty acts,(A) Sovereign Lord;
    I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone.
17 Since my youth, God, you have taught(B) me,
    and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.(C)
18 Even when I am old and gray,(D)
    do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power(E) to the next generation,
    your mighty acts to all who are to come.(F)

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