Psalms 71:5

For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah, my confidence from my youth.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

4My God, rescue me out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

6On thee have I been stayed from the womb; from the bowels of my mother thou didst draw me forth: my praise shall be continually of thee.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 17:33And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.

1 Kings 18:12And it shall come to pass when I am gone from thee, that the Spirit of Jehovah shall carry thee whither I know not; and when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he will kill me; and I thy servant fear Jehovah from my youth.

Psalms 13:5As for me, I have confided in thy loving-kindness; my heart shall be joyful in thy salvation.

Psalms 39:7And now, what wait I for, Lord? my hope is in thee.

Psalms 71:17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto have I proclaimed thy marvellous works:

Psalms 119:166I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and have done thy commandments.

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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