Psalms 71:16

I will give news of the great acts of the Lord God; my words will be of your righteousness, and of yours only.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

In Context

15My mouth will make clear your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for they are more than may be measured.

17O God, you have been my teacher from the time when I was young; and I have been talking of your works of wonder even till now.

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Cross References

Psalms 29:11The Lord will give strength to his people; the Lord will give his people the blessing of peace.

Psalms 71:2Keep me safe in your righteousness, and come to my help; give ear to my voice, and be my saviour.

Psalms 71:19Your righteousness, O God, is very high; you have done great things; O God, who is like you?

Psalms 106:2Who is able to give an account of the great acts of the Lord, or to make clear all his praise?

Isaiah 40:31But those who are waiting for the Lord will have new strength; they will get wings like eagles: running, they will not be tired, and walking, they will have no weariness.

Isaiah 63:7I will give news of the mercies of the Lord, and his great acts, even all the things the Lord has done for us, in his great grace to the house of Israel; even all he has done for us in his unnumbered mercies.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:15-24

Joyful Praises; Rejoicing in Hope. 14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. 15 My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord God : I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. 17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. 18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed thy… Read the whole commentary →

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