Psalms 71:18

And now, when I am old and gray-headed, O God! forsake me not, Until I make known thine arm to the next generation,-Thy mighty power to all that are to come!

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

In Context

17O God! thou hast taught me from my youth, And thus far have I declared thy wondrous deeds;

19For thy goodness, O God! reacheth to the heavens; Wonderful things doest thou! O God! who is like unto thee?

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Cross References

Psalms 48:14For this God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide unto death.

Psalms 78:4We will not hide from their children; Showing to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, His might, and the wonders he hath wrought.

Psalms 145:4One generation shall praise thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty deeds.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:15-24

Joyful Praises; Rejoicing in Hope. 14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. 15 My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord God : I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. 17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. 18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed thy… Read the whole commentary →

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