Psalms 71:6
By thee have I been confirmed from the womb: from my mother's womb thou art my protector. Of thee shall I continually sing:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
5For thou art my patience, O Lord: my hope, O Lord, from my youth;
7I run become unto many as a wonder, but thou art a strong helper.
Cross References
Psalms 22:9He hoped in the Lord, let him deliver him: let him save him, seeing he delighteth in him.
Psalms 34:1For David, when he changed his countenance before Achimelech, who dismissed him, and he went his way. [1 Kings 21.]
Psalms 71:14But I will always hope; and will add to all thy praise.
Psalms 145:1Blessed be the Lord my God, who teacheth my hands to fight, and my fingers to war.
Isaiah 46:3Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who are carried by my bowels, are borne up by my womb.
Isaiah 49:5And now saith the Lord, that formed me from the womb to be his servant, that I may bring back Jacob unto him, and Israel will not be gathered together: and I am glorified in the eyes of the Lord, and my God is made 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 →