Psalm 71:1

1 In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Never let me be put to shame.

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 In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Never let me be put to shame.

2 Deliver me in your righteousness, and rescue me. Turn your ear to me, and save me.

3 Be to me a rock of refuge to which I may always go. Give the command to save me, For you are my rock and my fortress.

4 Rescue me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, From the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

5 For you are my hope, Lord Yahweh; My confidence from my youth.