Psalm 71:1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 71:1-13

Two things in general David here prays for?that he might not be confounded and that his enemies and persecutors might be confounded. I. He prays that he might never be made ashamed of his dependence upon God nor disappointed in his believing expectations from him. With this petition every true believer may come boldly to the throne of grace; for God will never disappoint the hope that is of his own raising. Now observe here, 1. How David professes his confidence in God, and with what pleasure... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 71:1

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust ,.... The Targum is, "in thy Word;' See Gill on Psalm 31:1 ; let me never be put to confusion ; or "be ashamed"; see the note as before. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 71:1

Verse 1 1.In thee, O Jehovah! do I put my trust. It has been thought that the occasion of the composition of this psalm was the conspiracy of Absalom; and the particular reference which David makes to his old age renders this conjecture not improbable. As when we approach God, it is faith alone which opens the way for us, David, in order to obtain what he sought, protests, according to his usual manner, that he does not pour forth at the throne of grace hypocritical prayers, but betakes himself... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:1

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust let me never be put to confusion; rather, as in Psalms 31:1 , "let me never Be ashamed;" or, let me never be put to shame (Cheyne). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:1-13

The suffering righteous man in his old age. An introduction ( Psalms 71:1-3 ) borrowed from Psalms 31:1-24 . The prayer is shortly expressed in the fourth verse, and is succeeded in Psalms 31:5-8 by the basis on which it rests, and after that the prayer is expanded in Psalms 31:9-13 . The second half of the psalm contains the hope and the thanks of the writer. I. THE PRAYER OF THE PSALMIST . 1 . For deliverance from the power of evil doers. ( Psalms 31:4 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:1-24

Psalms 40:1-3 are almost identical with the opening verses of Psalms 31:1-24 . They express a firm trust in God, but combine with the expression of this trust an urgent prayer for deliverance. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:1-24

Godly old age. Solomon has said, "The beauty of old men is the grey head" ( Proverbs 20:29 ). But he tells also of a nobler beauty, "The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness" ( Proverbs 16:31 ). Old men are few, but godly old men are fewer still. Rarity signalizes the "beauty," and enhances the "glory." This psalm may well be called, "The Old Man's Psalm." Would that the portrait were more common! It is pleasant to look at in poetry; it is far more... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 71:1

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust - See the notes at Psalms 25:2. Compare Psalms 22:4-5; Psalms 31:1.Let me never be put to confusion - Let me never be ashamed; that is, Let me not be so disappointed in the trust that I repose in thee as to have occasion to feel ashamed that I have done it. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 71:1-3

Psalms 71:1-3. In thee, O Lord, &c. See notes on Psalms 31:1. Thou hast given commandment to save me By which he understands God’s purpose and promise, and his providence watching to execute them, all which are as powerful as a command. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 71:1-24

Psalms 70-71 A lifetime of faithful servicePsalms 70:0 is the same as Psalms 40:13-17 (see notes). It appears in the collection as a separate psalm probably because it was short and suitable for use in temple services on certain occasions.In Psalms 71:0 the believer is pictured looking back on a long life and recalling how the wicked always have opposed him. But just as God has protected him since childhood, so he will continue to do so now (71:1-6). The psalmist’s life has been a constant... read more

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