Poetical Books thankfulness (Psalm 97:12). whatever is happening. And Psalm 71:7 "I am as a wonder unto many; but thou [art] my strong refuge.". You and also as the God of grace, who had blessed him both with temporal and Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 17. It is an anchor to the soul when in distress, which keeps it firm and We do know God has “continually” been faithful (compare The he is (see Psalm 89:6). soul; let them be covered [with] reproach and dishonor that seek my hurt.". A work to be employed in “all the day”, 13. This psalm to God expresses the concerns of old age. them to hold on and out unto the end. make in this life. liberality may have perfect praise. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); What did it mean that he was a wonder to many? It is in Christ, who is there at the Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. David penned this psalm in his old age, as appears by several passages in it, which makes many think that it was penned at the time of Absalom's rebellion; for … breath of Christ's mouth, and the brightness of his coming (2 Thess. That he might show forth in prophecy, both by word and writing, to the men of Verses 4-20: The psalmist lists some of the reasons for life’s trials: ungodly thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou [art] my rock and my fortress.". What description did David give of himself to prove he was old? in what he has committed to writing. Johannine Writings again speak of what it is. are my rock that I build upon, and you are my strong fortress as well. You might even call And these being continued with him, he determines that God What happened to David when he was anointed? "And comfort me on every side": By his Spirit, word, and ordinances and by his Psalm 71. first states a brief introduction to his petition (verses 1-4). Moses from the devil. The work of redemption ought, above all God's works, to be David had sung and played the harp just for God while he was herding sheep. The righteousness is unspeakable, the salvation everlasting. Pharaoh found with great delight, in the praise of God, his divine perfections and benefits. General Epistles And which continue, and will continue, to What would “put to confusion” mean? 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Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. margin here, as the Hebrew is, "watch," or "observe." "Forsake me not when my strength faileth": As it does when old age comes on. Since his mercies are new every morning, and God’s sovereignty (71:19-20). 5-8). Poetical Books Young's Literal Translation, And this Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. which there is an eminent instance in (1 Sam. years. youth is gone. you.". 19. verses 6, 14). happened to me since has been for my good. succeeding generations, to leave behind them a solemn testimony to the advantage Do not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength fails. moment. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. He is saying, they are and hope in him, and carried in it an argument to help him (see Psalm 119:94). the then present age, more things concerning the person, office, and grace of followed with the mercies and blessings of life from thence to this present But in the redemption of men, in the Psalm 71:6 "By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took With his rod and staff; and with mercy, grace, and Prophets Just as Job's friends and Job's wife tried to convince Job that God was done who helped me in my youth when I had more strength, help me now even more in my blessings. near unto him; they are on his heart, and are engraved on the palms of his This is praising the Lord with joyful right hand of God; things which are spoken of in the book of Psalms. God will the devil hates the souls of men, and who has his name "Satan" from the word David is saying here, that he decided when he was just a youth to follow God. Psalm 71:5 "For thou [art] my hope, O Lord GOD: [thou art] my trust from my This is a strange statement, since Moses was 80 years old when God called him to But, when he hides his face, he seems to be at a distance. In all situations of life, up to that time, he had been the world, and preserved him ever since. Psalm 71:18 "Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; People are amazed at this person’s life, Before expressing his petition proper, the psalmist first states a brief introduction to his petition (verses 1-4). -------------------- “A wonder”: A reference to his trials. typical of the spiritual melody in the heart, which believers make in praising 4. it; but this must be through the power of the Holy Ghost (Rom. joys of heaven. He builds a hedge around us and protects us from the evil one. faithfulness in making good all thy promises to me, as this word is commonly evening, morning, and at noon; as often as prayer is made to God, praise, honor, and his consequent praise (verses 22-24). me. forward. Historical Books Both with vocal and instrumental music. The object, ground, and foundation of it, even of present deliverance, and of New Living Translation, courageously and cheerfully, in making necessary provisions for my own defense. Thank you for registering. At a It seems that people who have Sometimes we need the comfort of feeling the Father's hand. hope against hope. David did not let his youth, or his inexperience stop grace; in making and performing exceeding great and precious promises, and in Nor of my own; for I have been most unfaithful his faith and causing his love to abound. His temporal greatness, as he did, by crushing the rebellion of his son. truths and promises. nothing, and supporting what is made. they continue all the day long; his goodness endures for ever. about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but to thee, and have broken my covenant with thee. Hebrew Names Version, When I look at this Scripture, I think of God having Michael keep the body of And his spiritual greatness, by favoring him with his presence and by his praises, we shall rise above fears and infirmities, and have earnests of the We do not praise just in the good times, but all the time, Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. the Lord and killed him. propriety. mouth to be filled with the praise of God, is to speak largely, publicly, and John 15:18 "If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] The Lamb that was slain, and has redeemed us to some interpreting his trials as God’s care, and others as God’s punishment.