Psalms 71:9
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
In Context
8My mouth shall be filled with thy praise, and with thy honour all the day.
10For mine enemies speak concerning me; and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
Cross References
2 Samuel 21:15And the Philistines had 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 92:13They that are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Isaiah 46:4and even to old age I am he, and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; yea, I will carry, and will deliver.
2 Timothy 4:18The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save 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 →