Psalms 71:6
He shall come down as rain upon a fleece; and as drops falling upon the earth.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
5And he shall continue as long as the sun, and before the moon for ever.
7In his days shall righteousness spring up; and abundance of peace till the moon be removed.
Cross References
Psalms 34:1A Psalm of David. Judge thou, O Lord, them that injure me, fight against them that fight against me.
Psalms 71:14He shall redeem their souls from usury and injustice: and their name shall be precious before him.
Psalms 145:1Alleluia, a Psalm of Aggæus and Zacharias. My soul, praise the Lord.
Isaiah 46:3Hear me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of Israel, who are borne by me from the womb, and taught by me from infancy, even to old age:
Isaiah 49:5And now, thus saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his own servant, to gather Jacob to him and Israel. I shall be gathered and glorified before the Lord, and my God shall be 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 →