Psalm 71

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 71. In you, LORD, I take refuge. Never let me be disappointed. Deliver me in your righteousness, and rescue me. Turn your ear to me, and save me. 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. Rescue me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For you are my hope, Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth. I have relied on you from the womb. You are he who took me out of my mother’s womb. I will always praise you. I am a marvel to many, but you are my strong refuge. My mouth shall be filled with your praise, with your honour all day long. Don’t reject me in my old age. Don’t forsake me when my strength fails. For my enemies talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together, saying, “God has forsaken him. Pursue and take him, for no one will rescue him.” God, don’t be far from me. My God, hurry to help me. Let my accusers be disappointed and consumed. Let them be covered with disgrace and scorn who want to harm me. But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise. My mouth will tell about your righteousness, and of your salvation all day, though I don’t know its full measure. I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord GOD. I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone. God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works. Yes, even when I am old and grey-haired, God, don’t forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation, your might to everyone who is to come. God, your righteousness also reaches to the heavens. You have done great things. God, who is like you? You, who have shown us many and bitter troubles, you will let me live. You will bring us up again from the depths of the earth. Increase my honour and comfort me again. I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God. I sing praises to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel. My lips shall shout for joy! My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you! My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for they are disappointed, and they are confounded, who want to harm me.

Worship Lyrics

In you, LORD, I take refuge
Never let me be disappointed
Deliver me in your righteousness, and rescue me
Turn your ear to me, and save me
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
Rescue me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man
For you are my hope, Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth
I have relied on you from the womb
You are he who took me out of my mothers womb
I will always praise you
I am a marvel to many, but you are my strong refuge
My mouth shall be filled with your praise, with your honour all day long
Dont reject me in my old age
Dont forsake me when my strength fails
For my enemies talk about me
Those who watch for my soul conspire together
Saying, God has forsaken him
Pursue and take him, for no one will rescue him
God, dont be far from me
My God, hurry to help me
Let my accusers be disappointed and consumed
Let them be covered with disgrace and scorn who want to harm me
But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise
My mouth will tell about your righteousness
And of your salvation all day, though I dont know its full measure
I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord GOD
I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone
God, you have taught me from my youth
Until now, I have declared your wondrous works
Yes even when I am old and grey-haired God dont forsake me
Until I have declared your strength to the next generation
Your might to everyone who is to come
God, your righteousness also reaches to the heavens
You have done great things
God, who is like you
You, who have shown us many and bitter troubles, you will let me live
You will bring us up again from the depths of the earth
Increase my honour and comfort me again
I will also praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God
I sing praises to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel
My lips shall shout for joy
My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you
My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for they are disappointed
And they are confounded, who want to harm me

About This Psalm

Psalm 71 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, trust, righteousness, creation, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 71 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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