Psalms 71 — with JFB Commentary
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1In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
PSALM 71
Psa 71:1-24. The Psalmist, probably in old age, appeals to God for help from his enemies, pleading his past favors, and stating his present need; and, in confidence of a hearing, he promises his grateful thanks and praise.
1-3. (Compare Psa 30:1-3).
2Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
PSALM 71
Psa 71:1-24. The Psalmist, probably in old age, appeals to God for help from his enemies, pleading his past favors, and stating his present need; and, in confidence of a hearing, he promises his grateful thanks and praise.
1-3. (Compare Psa 30:1-3).
3Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
PSALM 71
Psa 71:1-24. The Psalmist, probably in old age, appeals to God for help from his enemies, pleading his past favors, and stating his present need; and, in confidence of a hearing, he promises his grateful thanks and praise.
1-3. (Compare Psa 30:1-3).
4Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
4-5. cruel man--corrupt and ill-natured--literally, "sour."
5For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.
4-5. cruel man--corrupt and ill-natured--literally, "sour."
6By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.
6-9. His history from early infancy illustrated God's care, and his wonderful deliverances were at once occasions of praise and ground of confidence for the future.
my praise ... of thee--literally, "in" or "by Thee" (Psa 22:25).
7I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
6-9. His history from early infancy illustrated God's care, and his wonderful deliverances were at once occasions of praise and ground of confidence for the future.
my praise ... of thee--literally, "in" or "by Thee" (Psa 22:25).
8Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
6-9. His history from early infancy illustrated God's care, and his wonderful deliverances were at once occasions of praise and ground of confidence for the future.
my praise ... of thee--literally, "in" or "by Thee" (Psa 22:25).
9Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
6-9. His history from early infancy illustrated God's care, and his wonderful deliverances were at once occasions of praise and ground of confidence for the future.
my praise ... of thee--literally, "in" or "by Thee" (Psa 22:25).
10For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
10-11. The craft and malicious taunts of his enemies now led him to call for aid (compare the terms used, 2Sa 17:12; Psa 3:2; 7:2).
11Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.
10-11. The craft and malicious taunts of his enemies now led him to call for aid (compare the terms used, 2Sa 17:12; Psa 3:2; 7:2).
12O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
12. (Compare Psa 22:19; 40:4).
13Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.
13. (Compare Psa 35:4; 40:14).
14But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.
14-16. The ruin of his enemies, as illustrating God's faithfulness, is his deliverance, and a reason for future confidence.
15My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
14-16. The ruin of his enemies, as illustrating God's faithfulness, is his deliverance, and a reason for future confidence.
16I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
14-16. The ruin of his enemies, as illustrating God's faithfulness, is his deliverance, and a reason for future confidence.
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
17-21. Past experience again encourages.
taught me, &c.--by providential dealings.
18Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
17-21. Past experience again encourages.
taught me, &c.--by providential dealings.
19Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
17-21. Past experience again encourages.
taught me, &c.--by providential dealings.
20Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.
17-21. Past experience again encourages.
taught me, &c.--by providential dealings.
21Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
17-21. Past experience again encourages.
taught me, &c.--by providential dealings.
22I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.
22-24. To the occasion of praise he now adds the promise to render it.
will ... praise--literally, "will thank."
even thy truth--as to Thy truth or faithfulness.
23My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
22-24. To the occasion of praise he now adds the promise to render it.
will ... praise--literally, "will thank."
even thy truth--as to Thy truth or faithfulness.
24My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.
22-24. To the occasion of praise he now adds the promise to render it.
will ... praise--literally, "will thank."
even thy truth--as to Thy truth or faithfulness.