Psalms 71:9
Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone.
Bible in Basic English
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 will be full of your praise and glory all the day.
Cross References
2 Samuel 21:15And the Philistines went to war again with Israel; and David went down with his people, and while they were at Gob they had a fight with the Philistines:
Psalms 73:26My flesh and my heart are wasting away: but God is the Rock of my heart and my eternal heritage.
Psalms 92:13\92:12\The good man will be like a tall tree in his strength; his growth will be as the wide-stretching trees of Lebanon.
Isaiah 46:4Even when you are old I will be the same, and when you are grey-haired I will take care of you: I will still be responsible for what I made; yes, I will take you and keep you safe.
2 Timothy 4:18The Lord will keep me safe from every evil work and will give me salvation in his kingdom in heaven: to whom be glory for ever and ever. So be it.
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 →