Psalms 71:5
For you are my hope, Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.
In Context
4Rescue me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:33Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.”
1 Kings 18:12It will happen, as soon as I leave you, that the LORD’s Spirit will carry you I don’t know where; and so when I come and tell Ahab, and he can’t find you, he will kill me. But I, your servant, have feared the LORD from my youth.
Psalms 13:5But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.
Psalms 39:7Now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you.
Psalms 71:17God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.
Psalms 119:166I have hoped for your salvation, LORD. I have done 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 →