Psalm 71:1-5 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 71:4

Verse 4 4.O my God! deliver me from the hand of the wicked man. Here he uses the singular number; but he is not to be understood as indicating one man only. (102) It is highly probable that he comprehends the whole host of the enemies who assaulted him. We have elsewhere had occasion to observe how greatly it contributes to inspire us with the confidence of obtaining our requests, when we are so assured of our own integrity, as to be able freely to complain before God that we are unjustly and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 71:5

Verse 5 5.For thou art my expectation, O Lord Jehovah! The Psalmist here repeats what he had said a little before concerning his trust or confidence. But some, perhaps, may be inclined to refer this sentence rather to the matter or ground afforded him for hope and confidence than to the emotions of his heart; supposing him to mean, that by the benefits which God had conferred upon him, he was furnished with well-grounded hope. And certainly he does not here simply declare that he hoped in God,... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:2

Deliver me in thy righteousness. Identical with the last clause of Psalms 31:1 . And cause me to escape. The danger seems to be pressing, and such as characterized Absalom's rather than Adonijah's rebellion. Incline thine ear unto me, and save me (comp. Psalms 31:2 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:3

Be thou my strong Habitation; literally, be thou to me for a Rock of habitation ; i.e. a rock upon which I may take up my abode. Whereunto I may continually resort. Exegetical of the preceding clause, habitation " Thou hast given "a rock of commandment to save me. It is in thy counsels that I am to be helped and saved—not left to the will of my enemies (comp. Psalms 68:28 ). This conviction lies at the root of the psalmist's faith and trust. For thou art my Rock and my... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:4

Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand (rather, grasp ) of the unrighteous and cruel man. it is characteristic of David to single out from his adversaries an individual man, from whom he especially asks to be delivered (comp. Psalms 13:2 ; Psalms 17:13 ; Psalms 18:17 , Psalms 18:48 ; Psalms 35:8 ; Psalms 41:6 , Psalms 41:9 , Psalms 41:11 ; Psalms 55:13 , Psalms 55:14 , etc.). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:5

For thou art my Hope, O Lord God (comp. Psalms 39:7 ; Jeremiah 14:8 ; Jeremiah 17:13 ; Jeremiah 50:7 ). Thou art my Trust from my youth (comp. Psalms 40:4 ). read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 71:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 71:5

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:1-24

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 71:5

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