Psalms 71:9
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Darby Translation
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 shall be filled with thy praise, with thy glory, all the day.
10For mine enemies speak against me, and they that watch for my soul consult together,
Cross References
2 Samuel 21:15And the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought with the Philistines. And David was exhausted.
Psalms 73:26My flesh and my heart faileth: God is the rock of my heart and my portion for ever.
Psalms 92:13Those that are planted in the house of Jehovah shall flourish in the courts of our God:
Isaiah 46:4Even to old age, I [am] HE, and unto hoary hairs I will carry [you]: It is I that have made, and I will bear, and I will carry, and will deliver.
2 Timothy 4:18The Lord shall deliver me from every wicked work, and shall preserve [me] for his heavenly kingdom; to whom [be] glory for the ages of ages. Amen.
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 →