Psalms 71

In You, O Lord, Do I Take Refuge

1 In thee, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Faith: Psalms 22:5, 125:1, 2 Kings 18:5, 1 Chronicles 5:20, Romans 9:33, 1 Peter 2:6. References Lord: Psalms 146:5, Isaiah 45:17. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 17:18 +4

2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). me. Righteousness: Psalms 31:1, 34:15, 43:1, 143:1, 143:11, Daniel 9:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:2, 17:6, 1 Corinthians 10:13 +4

3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. Salvation: Psalms 18:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 42:8, 44:4, 68:28, 90:1, 91:9, 144:2, Deuteronomy 33:27, Proverbs 18:10, Isaiah 33:16 +5

4 Deliver me, O my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. Evil: Psalms 17:13

5 For thou art my hopeHope: תִּקְוָה (Tikvah). The Hebrew tikvah (תִּקְוָה) means hope or expectation—confident trust in God's promises. 'Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God' (Psalm 146:5)., O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. Faith: Psalms 13:5, Jeremiah 17:7, Romans 15:13. References God: Psalms 71:17. Hope: Psalms 39:7, 119:81, 119:166, Jeremiah 14:8, 17:13, 17:17 +5

6 By 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. Resurrection: Psalms 34:1, 71:14. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:17, Isaiah 49:1, 49:5, Jeremiah 1:5, 3:4, Galatians 1:15 +3

7 I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. Parallel theme: Psalms 61:3, 62:7, Isaiah 8:18, Jeremiah 16:19, Zechariah 3:6, Luke 2:34, Acts 4:13, 1 Corinthians 4:9 +3

8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day. Resurrection: Psalms 35:28, 63:5, 146:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:15, 71:24, 96:6, 104:1 +2

9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:18, 73:26, 90:10, 2 Samuel 19:35, Isaiah 46:4, 2 Timothy 1:12, 4:18 +2

10 For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, Parallel theme: Psalms 56:6, 83:3

11 Saying, GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him. References God: Psalms 3:2, Matthew 27:46. Parallel theme: Psalms 7:2

12 O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. Parallel theme: Psalms 10:1, 22:11, 35:22

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. Parallel theme: Psalms 35:4, 35:26, 71:24, 109:29, Jeremiah 20:11

14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. Resurrection: Psalms 43:5, 71:6. Hope: Psalms 130:7, Lamentations 3:21, 3:26, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 John 3:3. Parallel theme: Job 13:15, Philippians 1:9, Hebrews 10:35 +5

15 My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvationSalvation: יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah). The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. Righteousness: Psalms 35:28, 71:24, 89:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 30:12, 40:5, 40:12, 71:8, 145:2 +3

16 I will go in the strength of the LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. References Lord: Zechariah 10:12, Ephesians 6:10. Righteousness: Psalms 51:14, 71:24, Philippians 3:9. Parallel theme: Philippians 4:13

17 O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. References God: Psalms 71:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:9, 119:102

18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. References God: 1 Samuel 4:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:31, 71:9, 78:4, 78:6, Isaiah 46:4, 51:9 +2

19 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee! References God: Psalms 72:18, 86:8, Exodus 15:11, Isaiah 40:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 35:10, 57:10, Job 5:9, Isaiah 40:25, 55:9, Jeremiah 10:7 +5

20 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. Parallel theme: Psalms 60:3, 80:18, 86:13, 119:25, 138:7, Jonah 2:6

21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. Parallel theme: Psalms 23:4, 2 Samuel 3:1

22 I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. Resurrection: Psalms 33:2. Holy: Psalms 89:18, 2 Kings 19:22, Isaiah 5:16, 5:19, 5:24, 12:6, 43:3, 57:15, 60:9 +5

23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. Sin: Psalms 104:33. Redemption: Psalms 103:4, 2 Samuel 4:9

24 My 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. Righteousness: Psalms 35:28. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:13