Psalms 71:1

1 (70-1) <A psalm for David. Of the sons of Jonadab, and the former captives.> In thee, O Lord, I have hoped, let me never be put to confusion:

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 (70-1) <A psalm for David. Of the sons of Jonadab, and the former captives.> In thee, O Lord, I have hoped, let me never be put to confusion:

2 (70-2) Deliver me in thy justice, and rescue me. Incline thy ear unto me, and save me.

3 (70-3) Be thou unto me a God, a protector, and a place of strength: that thou mayst make me safe. For thou art my firmament and my refuge.

4 (70-4) Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the sinner, and out of the hand of the transgressor of the law and of the unjust.

5 (70-5) For thou art my patience, O Lord: my hope, O Lord, from my youth.