Psalm 71:21

21 Tu accroîtras ma grandeur, et tu me consoleras encore.

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 Et ta justice, ô Dieu, qui est haut élevée. Tu fais de grandes choses. O Dieu! qui est semblable à toi?

20 Toi qui, m'ayant fait voir plusieurs détresses et plusieurs maux, reviens me rendre la vie, et qui me fais remonter hors des abîmes de la terre.

21 Tu accroîtras ma grandeur, et tu me consoleras encore.

22 Aussi je te louerai sur l'instrument du luth, pour ta fidélité, ô mon Dieu! Je te psalmodierai sur la harpe, ô Saint d'Israël!

23 Mes lèvres, et mon âme que tu as rachetée, chanteront de joie quand je te psalmodierai.