Psalm 71:16

Translations

Modern

I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.

Traditional

I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

Literal

I will come in the might of the Lord YHWH; I will cause Your righteousness to be remembered—Yours alone.

Latin

…introibo in potentias Domini; Domine, memorabor justitiæ tuæ solius.

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English

I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.

Notes

Psalms 71:9–18

The aging believer turns to the Lord for hope. As questions from his adversaries get under his skin and his own strength fails, he asks God to answer his prayers. He does not seek answers to prayer for himself but so that he can tell the story to the next generation.

Psalms 71:1–24

This untitled lament by an aging believer is more a confession of confidence and hope than a cry of abandonment by God. The psalmist experienced God's power and protection in his youth (Psalm 71:5–8) and now prays for rescue from enemies who pursue him in his old age (Psalm 71:9–13).

Even in danger, he continues to speak of God's past faithfulness and looks forward with hope to sharing with the next generation that God is faithful and righteous.

Psalms 69:1–72:20

These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Philippians 3:9
…and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Psalm 29:11
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
Psalm 51:14
Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.
Zechariah 10:12
I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.
Psalm 71:15
My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.
2 Thessalonians 1:6
After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
Psalm 71:2
In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me.
Psalm 71:24
My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.
Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

David Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Blessing: Spiritual, from God Faith: Exemplified God: Saviour Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Righteousness of God: Saints: Mention, Only

Psalm 71:16

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