Psalms 71:15
My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
Original Language Analysis
פִּ֤י׀
My mouth
H6310
פִּ֤י׀
My mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
1 of 10
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
יְסַפֵּ֬ר
shall shew forth
H5608
יְסַפֵּ֬ר
shall shew forth
Strong's:
H5608
Word #:
2 of 10
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
צִדְקָתֶ֗ךָ
thy righteousness
H6666
צִדְקָתֶ֗ךָ
thy righteousness
Strong's:
H6666
Word #:
3 of 10
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַיּ֥וֹם
all the day
H3117
הַיּ֥וֹם
all the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
5 of 10
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
תְּשׁוּעָתֶ֑ךָ
and thy salvation
H8668
תְּשׁוּעָתֶ֑ךָ
and thy salvation
Strong's:
H8668
Word #:
6 of 10
rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
7 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לֹ֖א
H3808
לֹ֖א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
8 of 10
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Psalms 40:5Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.Psalms 35:28And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.Psalms 71:8Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.Psalms 89:16In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.Psalms 145:2Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.Psalms 30:12To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.Psalms 71:24My 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.Psalms 40:12For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
Historical Context
Israel's festivals rehearsed God's mighty acts—Exodus, conquest, provision. Yet even these comprehensive celebrations couldn't exhaust the full scope of divine faithfulness across generations.
Questions for Reflection
- How can you develop the habit of declaring God's righteousness throughout each day?
- What does acknowledging you 'know not the numbers' of God's deeds teach about humility in worship?
- How can regular reflection on God's past faithfulness fuel ongoing testimony and praise?
Analysis & Commentary
The commitment to declare God's righteousness and salvation 'all the day' mirrors verse 8's 'all the day' praise. 'I know not the numbers thereof' acknowledges God's deeds are innumerable—impossible to fully catalog. This humility before divine abundance produces ongoing testimony. Believers never exhaust reasons to praise God; new mercies appear daily (Lamentations 3:22-23). Worship based on God's character and works remains perpetually fresh.