Psalms 71:5

5 Lord, you are my hope. Lord, I have trusted you since I was young.

Psalms 71:5 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 71:5

For thou [art] my hope, O Lord God
The object, ground, and foundation of it, even of present deliverance, and of future and eternal salvation;

[thou art] my trust from my youth;
in whom he trusted in his youthful days, of which there is an eminent instance in ( 1 Samuel 17:33-45 ) .

Psalms 71:5 In-Context

3 Be my place of safety where I can always come. Give the command to save me, because you are my rock and my strong, walled city.

4 My God, save me from the power of the wicked and from the hold of evil and cruel people.

5 Lord, you are my hope. Lord, I have trusted you since I was young.

6 I have depended on you since I was born; you helped me even on the day of my birth. I will always praise you.

7 I am an example to many people, because you are my strong protection.