Psalms 71:9
Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails.
Majority Standard Bible
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 is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.
10For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,
Cross References
2 Samuel 21:15Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted.
Psalms 73:26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalms 92:13Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.
Isaiah 46:4Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.
2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. 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 →