Psalms 71:18

Blessed is the Lord, God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.

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In The King James Version

Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

In Context

17May his name be blessed forever; may his name remain before the sun. And all the tribes of the earth will be blessed in him. All nations will magnify him.

19And blessed is the name of his majesty in eternity. And all the earth will be filled with his majesty. Amen. Amen.

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Cross References

Exodus 13:8And you will explain to your son in that day, saying: ‘This is what the Lord did for me when I was taken away from Egypt.’

1 Samuel 4:15Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes had dimmed, so that he was not able to see.

1 Chronicles 29:10And he blessed the Lord before the entire multitude, and he said: “Blessed are you, O Lord God of Israel, our Father from eternity to eternity.

Psalms 48:14This way of theirs is a scandal to them. And afterwards, they will delight in their mouth.

Psalms 78:4We have become a disgrace to our neighbors, an object of ridicule and mockery to those who are around us.

Psalms 145:4His spirit will depart, and he will return to his earth. In that day, all their thoughts will perish.

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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