Psalms 71:21

21 (70-21) Thou hast multiplied thy magnificence; and turning to me thou hast comforted me.

Psalms 71:21 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 71:21

Thou shalt increase my greatness
His temporal greatness, as he did, by crushing the rebellion of his son; returning him to his palace and family; and giving him rest from his enemies all around: and his spiritual greatness, by favouring him with his presence; by shedding abroad his love in his heart; by enlarging his experience; increasing his faith, causing his love to abound, and him to grow in every grace, and in the knowledge of Christ;

and comfort me on every side;
by his Spirit, word, and ordinances; by his truths and promises; with his rod and staff; and with mercy, grace, and lovingkindness. The phrase denotes the abundance of comfort, which should come as it were from every quarter, and encompass him about.

Psalms 71:21 In-Context

19 (70-19) And thy justice, O God, even to the highest great things thou hast done: O God, who is like to thee?

20 (70-20) How great troubles hast thou shewn me, many and grievous: and turning thou hast brought me to life, and hast brought me back again from the depths of the earth:

21 (70-21) Thou hast multiplied thy magnificence; and turning to me thou hast comforted me.

22 (70-22) For I will also confess to thee thy truth with the instruments of psaltery: O God, I will sing to thee with the harp, thou holy one of Israel.

23 (70-23) My lips shall greatly rejoice, when I shall sing to thee; and my soul which thou hast redeemed.