Psalms 71:9
Cast me not off in mine old age; Forsake me not, When my strength faileth!
Noyes 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
8Let my mouth be filled with thy praise; Yea, all the day long, with thy glory.
10For my enemies speak against me, And they who lay wait for my life consult together:
Cross References
Psalms 73:26Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Psalms 92:13Planted in the house of the LORD, They shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Isaiah 46:4Even to your old age I am the same; Even to hoar hairs I will carry you; I have done it, and I will still bear you; I will carry, and will deliver you.
2 Timothy 4:18The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed, and preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom; to whom be the glory for ever 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 →