Psalm 71:1

1 O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced.

Psalm 71:1 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 71:1

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust
The Targum is,

``in thy Word;''

(See Gill on Psalms 31:1);

let me never be put to confusion;
or "be ashamed"; see the note as before.

Psalm 71:1 In-Context

1 O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced.

2 Save me and rescue me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me, and set me free.

3 Be my rock of safety where I can always hide. Give the order to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.

4 My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the clutches of cruel oppressors.

5 O Lord, you alone are my hope. I’ve trusted you, O LORD, from childhood.