Psalms 71:15

Psalms 71:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
• English Standard Version (ESV)My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge.
• New King James Version (NKJV)My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And Your salvation all the day, For I do not know their limits.
• New Living Translation (NLT)I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words.

Context of Psalms 71:15

13May my accusers perish in shame; may those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace. 14As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all. 16I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone. 17Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.

Psalms 71:15 word by word

פִּ֤י׀ יְסַפֵּ֬ר צִדְקָתֶ֗ךָ כָּל־הַיּ֥וֹם תְּשׁוּעָתֶ֑ךָ כִּ֤י לֹ֖א יָדַ֣עְתִּי סְפֹרֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• My mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310
• shall shew forthסָפַרsâphar · to recountH5608
• thy righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666
• thy salvationתְּשׁוּעָהteshû‛âh teshû‛âh · deliverance: salvationH8668
• all the dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• for I knowיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• not the numbersסְפֹרָהsephôrâh · numberH5615

Cross-references for Psalms 71:15

• Psalms 71:8My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.
• Psalms 22:22I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you.
• Psalms 30:12that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.
• Psalms 40:9I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know.
• Psalms 145:2Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.
• Psalms 35:28My tongue will proclaim your righteousness, your praises all day long.
• Psalms 89:16They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness.
• Psalms 40:5Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
• Psalms 139:17How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!

Commentaries on Psalms 71:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15I know not the numbers - I must be continually in the spirit of gratitude, praise, and obedience, for thy blessings to me are innumerable.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness … - See the notes at Psalm 71:8. The word “righteousness” here refers to the righteous character of God, particularly as manifested in his behalf; the word “salvation” refers to what God had done to deliver him from his dangers. For I know not the numbers thereof - That is, I cannot estimate the amount of thy favors; they are innumerable. See the notes at Psalm 40:5.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-24Verses 14-24 The psalmist declares that the righteousness of Christ, and the great salvation obtained thereby, shall be the chosen subject of his discourse. Not on a sabbath only, but on every day of the week, of the year, of his life. Not merely at stated returns of solemn devotion, but on every occasion, all the day long. Why will he always dwell on this? Because he knew not the numbers thereof. It is impossible to measure the value or the fulness of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9-18The aging believer turns to the Lord for hope. As questions from his adversaries get under his skin and his own strength fails, he asks God to answer his prayers. He does not seek answers to prayer for himself but so that he can tell the story to the next generation.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 14-1614-16. The ruin of his enemies, as illustrating God's faithfulness, is his deliverance, and a reason for future confidence.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 71:15

• Praise
• Testimony
• Thankfulness

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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