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Psalms 71:5

Psalms 71:5
For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For thou art my hope, O Lord God,.... The object, ground, and foundation of it, even of present deliverance, and of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For thou art my hope, O Lord God - The ground of my hope and my expectation is in thee. (1) I have no other help; no…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 71:1-13

Two things in general David here prays for - that he might not be confounded and that his enemies and persecutors might…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Psalms 71:5-6

A free imitation of Psa 22:9-10.

my hope … my trust Cp. Jer 14:8; Jer 17:7; Jer 17:13; and "Christ Jesus our hope" (1Ti…