Psalm 71:7

Translations

Modern

I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.

Traditional

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

Literal

I have been as a wonder to many, and You are my strong refuge.

Latin

Tamquam prodigium factus sum multis; et tu adjutor fortis.

Original

Hebrew

English

I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.

Notes

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.

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Related verses

Isaiah 8:18
Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.
1 Corinthians 4:9
For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.
Psalm 62:7
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.
Acts 4:13
When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
2 Corinthians 6:8–10
…through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
Jeremiah 16:19
O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.
Psalm 61:3
For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
Luke 2:34
Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
2 Corinthians 4:8–12
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Zechariah 3:6
Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua:
Psalm 142:4–5
Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul.

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Psalm 71:7

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