Psalms 71:5

For you, Lord, are my hope, in whom from my youth I have trusted.

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In The King James Version

For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.

In Context

4Save me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.

6On you have I leaned from my birth; from my mother’s womb it was you who did draw me. In you is my hope evermore.

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Cross References

Psalms 13:5But I trust in your kindness: my heart will rejoice in your help.

Psalms 39:7And now, what wait I for, Lord? My hope is in you.

Psalms 71:17You have taught me, O God, from my youth, and till now have I told of your wonders.

Psalms 119:166I hope for your salvation; O Lord I do your commandments.

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 →

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