Psalms 71:9
Cast me not off in the time of old age. Forsake me not when my strength fails.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
In Context
8My mouth shall be filled with thy praise, and with thy honor all the day.
10For my enemies speak concerning me, and those who watch for my soul take counsel together,
Cross References
2 Samuel 21:15And the Philistines had war again with Israel. And David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines. And David grew faint,
Psalms 73:26My flesh and my heart fails, [but] God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalms 92:13Men who are planted in the house of LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Isaiah 46:4And even to old age I am he, and even to hoar hairs I will carry [you]. I have made, and I will bear, yea, I will carry, and will deliver.
2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord will rescue me from every evil work, and will save me for his heavenly kingdom, to whom is the glory into the ages of the ages. Truly.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:2-14
David Professes His Confidence in God; Believing Prayers. 1 In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 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. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God :… Read the whole commentary →