Psalms 71:5

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

King James Version

In Context

4Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

6By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 17:33And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.

1 Kings 18:12And it shall come to pass, as soon as I am gone from thee, that the Spirit of the LORD shall carry thee whither I know not; and so when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he shall slay me: but I thy servant fear the LORD from my youth.

Psalms 13:5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

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

Psalms 71:17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Psalms 119:166LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy 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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