Thematic Bible
Psalm 71:1 (show verse)
In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter! Never let me be humiliated!
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Psalm 71:2 (show verse)
Vindicate me by rescuing me! Listen to me! Deliver me!
Psalm 71:3 (show verse)
Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.
Psalm 71:4 (show verse)
My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the hand of the cruel oppressor!
Psalm 71:5 (show verse)
For you give me confidence, O Lord; O Lord, I have trusted in you since I was young.
Psalm 71:6 (show verse)
I have leaned on you since birth; you pulled me from my mother's womb. I praise you continually.
Psalm 71:7 (show verse)
Many are appalled when they see me, but you are my secure shelter.
Psalm 71:8 (show verse)
I praise you constantly and speak of your splendor all day long.
Psalm 71:9 (show verse)
Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!
Consolation under Affliction » Under the infirmities of age
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Old age » General references to » Prayer concerning
Decrepitude » Ps 71; ec 12 general references to » Prayer concerning
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Prayer concerning
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in
Old age » General references to » Prayer concerning
Psalm 71:10 (show verse)
For my enemies talk about me; those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise.
Psalm 71:11 (show verse)
They say, "God has abandoned him. Run and seize him, for there is no one who will rescue him!"
Psalm 71:12 (show verse)
O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!
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Psalm 71:13 (show verse)
May my accusers be humiliated and defeated! May those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace!
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Psalm 71:14 (show verse)
As for me, I will wait continually, and will continue to praise you.
Psalm 71:15 (show verse)
I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.
Psalm 71:16 (show verse)
I will come and tell about the mighty acts of the sovereign Lord. I will proclaim your justice -- yours alone.
Psalm 71:17 (show verse)
O God, you have taught me since I was young, and I am still declaring your amazing deeds.
Psalm 71:18 (show verse)
Even when I am old and gray, O God, do not abandon me, until I tell the next generation about your strength, and those coming after me about your power.
Psalm 71:19 (show verse)
Your justice, O God, extends to the skies above; you have done great things. O God, who can compare to you?
Psalm 71:20 (show verse)
Though you have allowed me to experience much trouble and distress, revive me once again! Bring me up once again from the depths of the earth!
Psalm 71:21 (show verse)
Raise me to a position of great honor! Turn and comfort me!
Psalm 71:22 (show verse)
I will express my thanks to you with a stringed instrument, praising your faithfulness, O my God! I will sing praises to you accompanied by a harp, O Holy One of Israel!
Psalm 71:23 (show verse)
My lips will shout for joy! Yes, I will sing your praises! I will praise you when you rescue me!
Psalm 71:24 (show verse)
All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed.