Psalms 71:6

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

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In The King James Version

By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.

In Context

5And he will remain, with the sun and before the moon, from generation to generation.

7In his days, justice will rise like the sun, with abundance of peace, until the moon is taken away.

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Cross References

Psalms 34:1Of David himself. O Lord, judge those who harm me; assail those who attack me.

Psalms 71:14He will redeem their souls from usuries and from iniquity, and their names shall be honorable in his sight.

Psalms 145:1Alleluia. Of Haggai and Zachariah.

Isaiah 46:3Listen to me, house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who are carried in my bosom, who were born from my womb.

Isaiah 49:5And now, says the Lord, who formed me from the womb as his servant, so that I may bring back Jacob to him, for Israel will not be gathered together, but I have been glorified in the eyes of the Lord and my God has become my strength,

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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