Psalms 71:9
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
King James Version
In Context
8Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
10For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
Cross References
2 Samuel 21:15Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.
Psalms 73:26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Psalms 92:13Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Isaiah 46:4And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be 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 →