Psalms 71 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. "

Psalms 71:1 means the writer is choosing to rely completely on God for safety and clarity. He’s asking God not to let him be shamed, …

" Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save "

Psalms 71:2 means the writer is asking God to rescue him because God is always fair and faithful. He believes God listens closely and will …

" 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. "

Psalm 71:3 means the writer sees God as a safe place they can run to again and again. God isn’t just a one-time help, but …

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

Psalms 71:4 means the writer is asking God to rescue him from people who are evil, dishonest, and harsh. It shows we can cry out …

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

Psalms 71:5 means the writer has relied on God as his source of hope and security since childhood. It shows a lifelong relationship of trust, …

" By 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 "

Psalm 71:6 means God has cared for and protected the psalmist since before birth, and that lifelong faithfulness deserves constant praise. For us, it reminds …

" I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. "

Psalm 71:7 means the writer’s life has been so hard or unusual that people are shocked by what they’ve gone through, yet God keeps protecting …

" Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day. "

Psalms 71:8 means the writer wants to spend the whole day talking about God’s goodness and giving Him credit. It’s a choice to focus on …

" Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. "

Psalms 71:9 is an honest prayer from an aging person asking God not to abandon them when they grow old and weak. It means we …

" For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, "

Psalms 71:10 means the writer feels surrounded by people planning to harm him and talking behind his back. It shows God understands betrayal, gossip, and …

" Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver "

Psalm 71:11 shows enemies saying, “God left him—now we can attack.” It describes the painful feeling that God is absent when life falls apart—like in …

" O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. "

Psalms 71:12 is a desperate prayer for God to come close and help quickly. The writer feels alone and in danger and begs God not …

" Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt. "

Psalms 71:13 is a prayer asking God to stop and defeat those who intentionally try to harm the psalmist’s life and faith. It means trusting …

" But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. "

Psalm 71:14 means choosing to keep trusting God and thanking Him, even when life is hard or the future feels uncertain. Instead of giving up, …

" My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers "

Psalms 71:15 highlights the importance of continually sharing God's goodness and salvation, despite not knowing how much time we have. In daily life, it encourages …

" I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, "

Psalms 71:16 means we don’t face life in our own power, but in God’s strength and goodness. Instead of trusting our abilities or record, we …

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

Psalms 71:17 means the writer has known and learned from God since childhood and has spent their life talking about God’s power and goodness. It …

" Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. "

Psalms 71:18 means the writer is asking God to stay close in old age so they can keep telling younger people about God’s power. It …

" Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, "

Psalms 71:19 means God’s goodness and fairness are far beyond anything we can imagine, and He has already done amazing things. When life feels unfair—like …

" Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. "

Psalm 71:20 means that even after deep suffering, God is able to revive and restore a person’s life. The writer trusts that God, who allowed …

" Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. "

Psalms 71:21 means God will restore honor, strength, and influence, even after deep hardship, and surround the believer with comfort. It’s a promise that your …

" I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. "

Psalms 71:22 means the writer promises to praise God with music because God is truthful and holy. It shows that worship is a heartfelt response …

" My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. "

Psalms 71:23 means the writer is overflowing with joy because God saved and helped him. Singing is his natural response to God’s rescue. In everyday …

" My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt. "

Psalms 71:24 means the writer is determined to keep praising God’s goodness because God defends him and silences those who try to harm him. In …