Psalms 71:21

21 streaming with honors; turn to me, be tender to 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 Your famous and righteous ways, O God. God, you've done it all! Who is quite like you?

20 You, who made me stare trouble in the face, Turn me around; Now let me look life in the face. I've been to the bottom;

21 streaming with honors; turn to me, be tender to me,

22 And I'll take up the lute and thank you to the tune of your faithfulness, God. I'll make music for you on a harp, Holy One of Israel.

23 When I open up in song to you, I let out lungsful of praise, my rescued life a song.