Psalms 71:15

15 (70-15) My mouth shall shew forth thy justice; thy salvation all the day long. Because I have not known learning,

Psalms 71:15 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 71:15

My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness
Both his punitive justice in taking vengeance on his enemies, agreeably to the above imprecations; and his faithfulness in the performance of promises of good things unto him; as also his essential righteousness displayed and glorified in the redemption that is by Christ; and particularly the righteousness of Christ, accepted of God, and imputed by him; which the psalmist with his mouth declared his faith in, expressed his joy at, and set forth in a strong manner the glory and excellency of it, and determined to make mention of it, and of that only, as in ( Psalms 71:16 ) ;

[and] thy salvation all the day;
both temporal and eternal; the glory of both, and praise for the same;

for I know not the numbers [thereof];
of that righteousness and salvation, the numerous blessings which are contained in them; see ( Psalms 40:5 ) ; or "though I know not the numbers of them" F3; though he could not fully declare the glories and excellencies of the righteousness and salvation of God, and the numerous mercies and rich grace included in them; yet he would attempt to set them forth in the best way he could, though in a feeble and imperfect manner.


FOOTNOTES:

F3 (yk) "quamvis", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Gejerus; So Ainsworth.

Psalms 71:15 In-Context

13 (70-13) Let them be confounded and come to nothing that detract my soul; let them be covered with confusion and blame that seek my hurt.
14 (70-14) But I will always hope; and will add to all thy praise.
15 (70-15) My mouth shall shew forth thy justice; thy salvation all the day long. Because I have not known learning,
16 (70-16) I will enter into the powers of the Lord: O Lord, I will be mindful of thy justice alone.
17 (70-17) Thou hast taught me, O God, from my youth: and till now I will declare thy wonderful works.
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