Bible Commentary

[Thou], which hast showed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. 20. Thou which haat shewed us many and sore troubles, Shalt quicken us again, And shalt bring us up again from the depths of the earth. So R.V., with marg. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:20”

Thy righteousness also, O God, [is] very high, who hast done great things: O God, who [is] like unto thee! 19. is very high ] Lit., (reacheth) unto the height, of heaven. Cp. Psa 36:5; Psa 57:10; Job 11:8. who hast done &c.] It is better with R.V. to connect this clause with what follows: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:19”

Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed thy strength unto [this] generation, [and] thy power to every one [that] is to come. 18. Now also when I am old and grayheaded ] Better, And even when I am old and grayheaded: lit. and even unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:18”

O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. 17. thou hast taught me &c.] He has been a life-long disciple in the school of God. Cp. Isa 8:16; Isa 50:4; Isa 54:13. have I declared ] Have I been declaring, habitually and constantly. thy wondrous works … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:17”

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, [even] of thine only. 16. I will go &c.] Better, I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Jehovah, bringing them as my theme for praise. Cp. Psa 106:2. The A.V. would at any rate require … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:16”

My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness [and] thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers [thereof]. 15. My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, And of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the tale thereof. Salvation is coupled with righteousness, because the one is the outcome and visible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:15”

But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. 14. But as for me, I will hope continually, And will praise thee yet more and more. He contrasts his own future with that of his enemies. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 14 16. Vows of praise and thanksgiving. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:14”

Let them be confounded [and] consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered [with] reproach and dishonor that seek my hurt. Let them be confounded and consumed – See the notes at the similar passage in Psa 35:4. The sentiment in this verse is the same; the language is slightly varied. See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:13”

O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. 12, 13. Reminiscences of Psa 35:22 b; Psa 40:13 b, 14 (Psa 70:1 b, 2): cp. Psa 22:11 a; Psa 38:21-22; Psa 35:4; Psa 35:26; Psa 109:29. make haste for my help ] R.V. make haste to help me. let … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:12”

Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for [there is] none to deliver [him]. 11. God hath forsaken him ] Cp. Psa 22:1; Psa 38:21 b. persecute ] R.V. pursue. But cp. Psa 69:26; Jer 15:15; Jer 17:18; Jer 20:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Saying, God hath forsaken him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 71:11”