Psalms 71:5

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

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 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.

6 Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb you have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising you!

7 My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection.