Keraia
Psalm 71

Psalm 71:23

Be My Rock of Refuge · Psalm 71:1–24
Read Psalm 71

Translations

Modern
When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.
Traditional
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
Literal
My lips will shout for joy when when I sing praises to You, even my soul, which You have redeemed.
Latin
Exsultabunt labia mea cum cantavero tibi; et anima mea quam redemisti.

Original

Hebrew
English
When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.

Notes

Psalms 71:22–24

As he awaits God’s rescue, the psalmist prepares himself to declare with instruments and voice that God is faithful and righteous.

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.

Glossary

David Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Praise God Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Music in Worship Musicians Redemption: They Who Partake of Praise God For Thankfulness: Exemplified