Psalms 71:1
“In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.”
Psalms 71:1 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- A psalm for David. Of the sons of Jonadab, and the former captives. In thee, O Lord, I have hoped, let me never be put to confusion:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge: Let me never be put to shame.
- DARBYDarby
- In thee, Jehovah, do I trust: let me never be ashamed.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Never let me be disappointed.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- In Thee, O Jehovah, I have trusted, Let me not be ashamed to the age.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In you, O Lord, I place my trust; let me never be put to shame.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In you, O Lord, I place my trust; let me never be put to shame.
Context: Psalms 71
1In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
2Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
3Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
About Psalms 71: A Prayer for Lifelong Protection and Deliverance
Psalm 71 is a prayer from an elderly believer seeking God's protection and deliverance from his enemies. The psalmist praises God for his past deliverance and places his trust in Him for future protection. He asks for God's grace to sustain him through his old age and vows to continually praise Him.
Commentary
Psalm 71 is a powerful prayer of faith from an elderly believer facing adversity. The psalmist acknowledges the challenges he has faced in the past and the continued threats from his enemies in his old age. However, he does not lose hope and instead praises God for His faithfulness and seeks His protection. This psalm reminds us that we can trust in God's provision even in our old age and that our testimony of His grace can be a powerful witness to those around us. As we face difficulties in our own lives, let us take comfort in the words of this psalm and trust in God's protection and deliverance.