Psalms 71:1

Psalms 71:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
• New International Version (NIV)In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
• English Standard Version (ESV)In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame!
• New King James Version (NKJV)In You, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be put to shame.

Context of Psalms 71:1

In thee, Jehovah, do I trust: let me never be ashamed. 2Deliver me in thy righteousness, and rescue me; incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 3Be to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.

Psalms 71:1 word by word

בְּךָֽ־יְהוָ֥ה חָסִ֑יתִי אַל־אֵב֥וֹשָׁה לְעוֹלָֽם׃Read the interlinear

• ashamedבּוֹשׁbûsh · be ashamedH954

Cross-references for Psalms 71:1

• Psalms 22:5They cried unto thee, and were delivered; they confided in thee, and were not confounded.
• Psalms 25:2My God, I confide in thee; let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
• Psalms 31:1In thee, Jehovah, do I trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
• Psalms 125:1They that confide in Jehovah are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved; it abideth for ever.
• Psalms 146:5Blessed is he who hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Jehovah his God,
• 2 Kings 18:5He trusted in Jehovah the God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor [among any] that were before him.
• 1 Chronicles 5:20and they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them, because they put their trust in him.
• Romans 9:33according as it is written, Behold, I place in Zion a stone of stumbling and rock of offence: and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed.
• 1 Peter 2:6Because it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be put to shame.
• Isaiah 45:17Israel shall be saved by Jehovah with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded, unto the ages of ages.
• Jeremiah 17:18Let them be ashamed that persecute me, but let not me be ashamed; let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed; bring upon them the day of evil, and break them with a double breaking.

Commentaries on Psalms 71:1

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust - See the notes at Psalm 25:2. Compare Psalm 22:4-5; Psalm 31:1. Let me never be put to confusion - Let me never be ashamed; that is, Let me not be so disappointed in the trust that I repose in thee as to have occasion to feel ashamed that I have done it.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Prayers that God would deliver and save. (1-13) Believing praises. (14-24) Verses 1-13 David prays that he might never be made ashamed of dependence upon God. With this petition every true believer may come boldly to the throne of grace. The gracious care of Divine providence in our birth and infancy, should engage us to early piety. He that was our Help from our birth, ought to be our Hope from our youth. Let none expect ease or comfort from the world…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-4The poet recognizes God as a dependable protector who will act justly towards him and his oppressors. See also Psalm 31:1–3.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-241-3. (Compare Psa 30:1-3).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 71:1

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith

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Commentaries on Psalms 71

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings