Psalms 71:18
Now when I am old and grey-headed, O God, give me not up; till I have made clear your strength to this generation, and your power to all those to come.
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In Context
19Your righteousness, O God, is very high; you have done great things; O God, who is like you?
Cross References
Exodus 13:8And you will say to your son in that day, It is because of what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt.
1 Samuel 4:15Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed so that he was not able to see.
1 Chronicles 29:10So David gave praise to the Lord before all the people; and David said, Praise be to you, O Lord the God of Israel, our father for ever and ever.
Psalms 48:14\48:13\Take note of its strong walls, looking well at its fair buildings; so that you may give word of it to the generation which comes after.
Psalms 78:4We will not keep them secret from our children; we will make clear to the coming generation the praises of the Lord and his strength, and the great works of wonder which he has done.
Psalms 145:4One generation after another will give praise to your great acts, and make clear the operation of your strength.
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 →