Psalms 71:22

22 I will praise you with the harp. I trust you, my God. I will sing to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

Psalms 71:22 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 71:22

I will also praise thee with the psaltery
An instrument of music; (See Gill on Psalms 33:2);

[even] thy truth, O my God;
that is, his faithfulness in fulfilling his promises, which is never suffered to fail;

unto thee will I sing with the harp;
another instrument of music; and both typical of the spiritual melody in the heart, which believers make in praising the Lord, when they sing the Lamb's new song; see ( Revelation 14:2 Revelation 14:3 ) ;

O thou Holy One of Israel;
the God of Israel, that dwells among them, and sanctifies them; and who is essentially and perfectly holy in himself, and in all his ways and works; the remembrance of which occasions praise and thankfulness, ( Psalms 97:12 ) .

Psalms 71:22 In-Context

20 You have given me many troubles and bad times, but you will give me life again. When I am almost dead, you will keep me alive.

21 You will make me greater than ever, and you will comfort me again.

22 I will praise you with the harp. I trust you, my God. I will sing to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

23 I will shout for joy when I sing praises to you. You have saved me.

24 I will tell about your justice all day long. And those who want to hurt me will be ashamed and disgraced. Of Solomon.