Psalms 71:5

And he will remain, with the sun and before the moon, from generation to generation.

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In The King James Version

For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.

In Context

4He will judge the poor of the people, and he will bring salvation to the sons of the poor. And he will humble the false accuser.

6He will descend like rain upon fleece, and like showers showering upon the earth.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 17:33And Saul said to David: “You are not able to withstand this Philistine, nor to fight against him. For you are a boy, but he has been a warrior from his boyhood.”

1 Kings 18:12And when I will have departed from you, the Spirit of the Lord will transport you to a place that I do not know. And entering, I will report to Ahab. And he, not finding you, will put me to death. Yet your servant has feared the Lord from his infancy.

Psalms 13:5They have not called upon the Lord. There, they have trembled in fear, where there was no fear.

Psalms 39:7Sacrifice and oblation, you did not want. But you have perfected ears for me. Holocaust and sin offering, you did not require.

Psalms 71:17May 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.

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 →

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