Psalms 71:19
“Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!”
Psalms 71:19 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
- DRADouay–Rheims
- and thy justice, O God, even to the highest great things thou hast done: O God, who is like to thee?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high; Thou who hast done great things, O God, who is like unto thee?
- DARBYDarby
- And thy righteousness, O God, reacheth on high, thou who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Your righteousness also, God, reaches to the heavens; you have done great things. God, who is like you?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Thy righteousness, O God, is unto the heights, Because Thou hast done great things, O God, who is like Thee?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Your righteousness, O God, is very high; you have done great things. O God, who is like you?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Your righteousness, O God, is very high; you have done great things. O God, who is like you?
Context: Psalms 71
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
18Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
19Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
20Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.
21Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.
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.