Psalms 71:22

"Increase my honor and comfort me again."

Key Reflection

This verse reflects David's plea for divine favor and comfort, asking God to restore his standing and alleviate his distress. Through such restoration, David seeks both external recognition of his worth and internal peace and joy in his relationship with God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I will also praise thee with the psaltery -Margin, as in Hebrew, “with the instrument of psaltery.” The Hebrew word isנבלnebel. InIsaiah 5:12it is rendered “viol.” See the notes at that passage. It is rendered “psaltery” in1 Samuel 10:5;2 Samuel 6:5;1 Kings 10:12; and elsewhere. Compare the notes atPsalms 33:2. Even thy truth -I will make mention of thy truth and faithfulness in my songs of praise; or, I will celebrate these in connection with appropriate music. Unto thee will I sing with the harp -Hebrew,כנורkinnôr. See the notes atIsaiah 5:12. Compare the notes atPsalms 33:2.

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