Psalm 71:21

21 Du wirst meine Größe mehren, und du wirst dich wenden und mich trösten.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 71:21 In-Context

19 Und deine Gerechtigkeit, o Gott, reicht bis zur Höhe; du, der du große Dinge getan hast, o Gott, wer ist wie du?

20 Du, der du uns viele Bedrängnisse und Übel hast sehen lassen, du wirst uns wieder beleben, und uns wieder heraufführen aus den Tiefen der Erde.

21 Du wirst meine Größe mehren, und du wirst dich wenden und mich trösten.

22 Auch will ich dich preisen mit der Harfe, ja, deine Wahrheit, mein Gott! Ich will dir Psalmen singen mit der Laute, du Heiliger Israels!

23 Jubeln werden meine Lippen, wenn ich dir Psalmen singe, und meine Seele, die du erlöst hast;