Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Psalms 71
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Psalms71:4-5
4-5. cruel man--corrupt and ill-natured--literally, "sour."
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Psalms71:6-9
6-9. His history from early infancy illustrated God's care, and his wonderful deliverances were at once occasions of praise and ground of confidence for the future.
my praise ... of thee--literally, "in" or "by Thee" (Psa 22:25).
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Psalms71:10-11
10-11. The craft and malicious taunts of his enemies now led him to call for aid (compare the terms used, 2Sa 17:12; Psa 3:2; 7:2).
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Psalms71:12
12. (Compare Psa 22:19; 40:4).
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Psalms71:13
13. (Compare Psa 35:4; 40:14).
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Psalms71:14-16
14-16. The ruin of his enemies, as illustrating God's faithfulness, is his deliverance, and a reason for future confidence.
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Psalms71:17-21
17-21. Past experience again encourages.
taught me, &c.--by providential dealings.
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Psalms71:22-24
22-24. To the occasion of praise he now adds the promise to render it.
will ... praise--literally, "will thank."
even thy truth--as to Thy truth or faithfulness.
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Psalms71:1-3
PSALM 71
Psa 71:1-24. The Psalmist, probably in old age, appeals to God for help from his enemies, pleading his past favors, and stating his present need; and, in confidence of a hearing, he promises his grateful thanks and praise.
1-3. (Compare Psa 30:1-3).
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