Psalm 71:6

Translations

Modern

I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always for You.

Traditional

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 of thee.

Literal

By You I have been supported from the womb; from the bowels of my mother You cut me out. My praise is continually for You.

Latin

In te confirmatus sum ex utero; de ventre matris meæ tu es protector meus; in te cantatio mea semper.

Original

Hebrew

English

I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always for You.

Notes

Psalms 71:5–6

The psalmist has trusted God throughout his life (see Psalm 22:9).

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

Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Psalm 22:9–10
Yet You brought me forth from the womb; You made me secure at my mother’s breast.
Psalm 139:15–16
My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
Galatians 1:15
But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased
Isaiah 49:1
Listen to Me, O islands; pay attention, O distant peoples: The LORD called Me from the womb; from the body of My mother He named Me.
Isaiah 46:3–4
“Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been sustained from the womb, carried along since birth.
Isaiah 49:5
And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength—
Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
Psalm 145:1–2
A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.
Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
Jeremiah 3:4
Have you not just called to Me, ‘My Father, You are my friend from youth.
Luke 1:31–32
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.

Glossary

David Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Faith: Exemplified God: Providence of Praise is Due to God on Account of Constant Preservation Praise: should be offered: Continually

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