Psalms 71 · Verse 1

Psalms 71:1

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
Psalms 71:1, King James Version

Psalms 71:1 in other translations

BSBIn You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
WEBIn you, LORD, I take refuge. Never let me be disappointed.
ASVIn thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge: Let me never be put to shame.
YLTIn Thee, O Jehovah, I have trusted, Let me not be ashamed to the age.
DARBYIn thee, Jehovah, do I trust: let me never be ashamed.
BBEIn you, O Lord, have I put my hope; let me never be shamed.
WebsterIn thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.

What does Psalms 71:1 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:1-3

Psa 71:1-24. The Psalmist, probably in old age, appeals to God for help from his enemies, pleading his past favors, and stating his present need; and, in confidence of a hearing, he promises his grateful thanks and praise.

1-3. (Compare Psa 30:1-3).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Introduction

The prophet, in confidence, prays for God's favor, Psa 71:1-5; recounts God's kindness to him from youth to old age, Psa 71:6-9; shows what his adversaries plot against him, and prays for their confusion, Psa 71:10-13; promises fidelity, and determines to be a diligent preacher of righteousness even in old age, Psa 71:14-19; takes encouragement in God's mercy, and foresees the confusion of all his adversaries, Psa 71:20-24. There is no title to this Psalm either in the Hebrew or Chaldee; and the reason is, it was written as a part of the preceding Psalm, as appears by about twenty-seven of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS. The Vulgate, Septuagint, Ethiopic, and Arabic, have, "A Psalm of David for the sons of Jonadab, and the first of those who were led captives." For the first, second, and third verses, see the notes on their parallels, Psa 31:1-3 (note).

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 71:1-13
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. Those who love the Lord, often are hated and persecuted; men wondered at for their principles and conduct; but the Lord has been their strong refuge. The faithful servants of God may be assured that he will not cast them off in old age, nor forsake them when their strength fails.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Psalms 71:1 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

בְּךָֽ\־be.kha-in you
יְהוָ֥הYah.wehO YahwehH3068
חָסִ֑יתִיcha.Si.tiI have taken refugeH2620
אַל\־'al-may notH408
אֵב֥וֹשָׁה'e.Vo.o.shahI be ashamedH954
לְעוֹלָֽם\׃le.'o.Lamfor everH5769

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 71:1

  • Psalms 31:1-3

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.

  • Psalms 25:2-3

    O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

  • 1 Peter 2:6

    Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

  • Psalms 22:5

    They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

  • Jeremiah 17:18

    Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.

  • Psalms 125:1

    A Song of degrees. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

  • Isaiah 45:17

    But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

  • 1 Chronicles 5:20

    And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

  • Psalms 146:5

    Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:

  • Romans 9:33

    As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

  • 2 Kings 18:5

    He trusted in the Lord God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1 David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's favour, prays both for himself, and against the enemies of his soul.
14 He promises constancy.
17 He prays for perseverance.
19 He praises God, and promises to do it cheerfully.

do I.
22:5; 25:2,3; 31:1-3; 125:1; 146:5; 2Ki 18:5; 1Ch 5:20; Ro 9:33
1Pe 2:6
let me.
Isa 45:17; Jer 17:18

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Context

  • Psalms 71:1

    In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.

  • Psalms 71:2

    Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.

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Psalms 71:1 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		EN ti, oh Jehová, he esperado; no sea yo confuso para siempre.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		En toi, Éternel! j’ai mis ma confiance: que je ne sois jamais confus!
German
Elberfelder 1871		Auf dich, Jehova, traue ich: laß mich nimmer beschämt werden!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Psalmus, in Salomonem.