Psalms 71:17

"I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord GOD. I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 71:17, the psalmist declares his intention to recount and celebrate God's mighty deeds and righteousness. This verse reflects a common theme in Psalms where the author seeks to praise and honor God for His powerful actions, ensuring that these acts of divine strength and justice are not forgotten. The original audience would have understood this as a personal commitment to publically acknowledge God’s greatness and faithfulness, thereby affirming their trust and reliance on Him amidst potential challenges or trials.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

O God, thou hast taught me from my youth -SeePsalms 71:5-6. That is, God had guided and instructed him from his earliest years. He had made known to him his own being and perfections; he had made his duty plain; he had led him along the dangerous path of life. And hitherto have I declared -I have made known. That is, he had done this by public praise; he had done it by his writings; he had done it by maintaining and defending the truth. In all situations of life, up to that time, he had been willing to stand up for God and his cause. Thy wondrous works -SeePsalms 9:1, note;Psalms 26:7, note.

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