Psalms 71:1

1 In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.

Psalms 71:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
ESV
1 In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame!
NLT
1 O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced.
MSG
1 I run for dear life to God, I'll never live to regret it.
CSB
1 Lord, I seek refuge in You; never let me be disgraced.

Psalms 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.

Psalms 71:1 In-Context

1 In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
2 In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your ear to me and save me.
3 Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.
5 For you have been my hope, Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Deuteronomy 23:15; Ruth 2:12
  • 2. S Psalms 22:5; Psalms 25:2-3; Psalms 31:1
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