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Psalms 71:1-24 open_in_new
This Ps. of prayer (Psalms 71:1-13) and praise (Psalms 71:14-24) was apparently written by an old man (Psalms 71:9; Psalms 71:18) and in the time of the exile. Some parts of it are undoubtedly national, but much of it expresses personal experience and desire and faith. It is largely made up of extracts from other Pss., yet it has a unity and a beauty of its own.
1-3. Practically taken from Psalms 31:1-3.
5, 6. See Psalms 22:9; Psalms 22:10.
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Psalms 71:7 open_in_new
As a wonder unto many] a striking example of God's mysterious chastisement of His own: see Isaiah 52:14.;
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Psalms 71:13 open_in_new
See Psalms 35:4; Psalms 35:26 : cp. also Psalms 71:24.
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Psalms 71:15 open_in_new
I know not the numbers] cp. Psalms 40:5.
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Psalms 71:16 open_in_new
Go in the strength] RV 'come with the mighty acts,' bringing them as the subject of the song.
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Psalms 71:18 open_in_new
This generation] RV 'the next generation.'
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Psalms 71:20 open_in_new
For me read 'us' all through this v. (RV). The Psalmist predicts a resurrection of his nation which is, as it were, dead and buried in its exile.
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Psalms 71:21 open_in_new
Thou shalt increase] RV 'increase thou.' Comfort me on every side] RV 'turn again and comfort me.'