Psalms 71:1

1 Lord, I have gone to you for safety. Let me never be put to shame.

Psalms 71:1 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 71:1

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust
The Targum is,

``in thy Word;''

(See Gill on Psalms 31:1);

let me never be put to confusion;
or "be ashamed"; see the note as before.

Psalms 71:1 In-Context

1 Lord, I have gone to you for safety. Let me never be put to shame.

2 You do what is right. Save me and help me. Pay attention to me and save me.

3 Be my rock of safety that I can always go to. Give the command to save me. You are my rock and my fort.

4 My God, save me from the power of sinners. Save me from the hands of those who are mean and evil.

5 You are the King and the Lord. You have always been my hope. I have trusted in you ever since I was young.