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

O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. 2Save me and rescue me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me, and set me free. 3Be my rock of safety where I can always hide. Give the order to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.

Psalms 71:1 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• In thee, O Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• do I put my trustחָסָהchâsâh · to seek refugeH2620
• let me neverעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• let me neverאַל'al · notH408
• be put to confusionבּוֹשׁbûsh · be ashamedH954

Cross-references for Psalms 71:1

• Psalms 22:5They cried out to you and were saved. They trusted in you and were never disgraced.
• Psalms 25:2I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
• Psalms 31:1O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right.
• Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever.
• Psalms 146:5But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God.
• 2 Kings 18:5Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before or after his time.
• 1 Chronicles 5:20They cried out to God during the battle, and he answered their prayer because they trusted in him. So the Hagrites and all their allies were defeated.
• Romans 9:33God warned them of this in the Scriptures when he said, “I am placing a stone in Jerusalem that makes people stumble, a rock that makes them fall. But anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
• 1 Peter 2:6As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
• Isaiah 45:17But the Lord will save the people of Israel with eternal salvation. Throughout everlasting ages, they will never again be humiliated and disgraced.
• Jeremiah 17:18Bring shame and dismay on all who persecute me, but don’t let me experience shame and dismay. Bring a day of terror on them. Yes, bring double destruction upon them!

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
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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