Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24. (D)5 For You are my hope, Lord God,my confidence from my youth. Psalm 71 is the psalm of an old man. while all those who seek my harm slink away ashamed and defeated! Psalm 35: Fight back against illness. Psalm 88 - God Is Still God. The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength … (R)18 Even when I am old and gray,God, do not abandon me. Age 1 year old. 1 Year Old #10. God Expects His Older Saints To Be Fruitful. And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come." Life Expectancy, Pre Flood Age At Death. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and fortress. (P)16 I come because of the mighty acts of the Lord God;I will proclaim Your righteousness, Yours alone. Job 12:12 Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old. Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB). Psalm 71:18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. (H)8 My mouth is full of praiseand honor to You all day long. (N)14 But I will hope continuallyand will praise You more and more. 5 O Lord, you alone are my hope. Popularity . (J)10 For my enemies talk about me,and those who spy on me plot together,(K)11 saying, “God has abandoned him;chase him and catch him,for there is no one to rescue him.”(L)12 God, do not be far from me;my God, hurry to help me. 7,20). Psalm 91:14-16 - Marks Of Those Who Love The Lord The psalmist was a committed believer who had come to know the Lord at an early age. God’s Help in Old Age. The psalm shows us, to put it simply, that God’s way to grow old is to develop a walk with Him now. thePassionTranslation.com, The Passion Translation (TPT). All rights reserved. EXPOSITION. 1 Kings 12:6 There were some older men who had helped Solomon make decisions when he was alive. (Z)23 My lips will shout for joywhen I sing praise to Youbecause You have redeemed me. 3 Be my rock of refuge,. Bend low to my whispered cry and save me from … So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. Don’t ever let me down! (S)Then I will[a] proclaim Your powerto another generation,Your strength to all who are to come. PSALM 71 * Prayer in Time of Old Age I. (F)My praise is always about You. Psalm 84 - Dwelling in God’s House. Berean Study Bible Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails. All rights reserved. They have been planted deliberately, and cultivated carefully. 71 Lord, you are my secure shelter. The title is derived from the Greek translation, ψαλμοί, psalmoi, meaning "instrumental music" and, by extension, "the words accompanying the music". Let your justice be my breakthrough. (W)You will bring me up again,even from the depths of the earth. Birthday May May 9, 2019 . Birthplace United States. Verses 1-24: One of the features of the psalms is that they meet the circumstances of life. from the clutches of the evil and violent. I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood. Don’t ever let me down!2 Let your justice be my breakthrough.Bend low to my whispered cryand save me from all my enemies!3 You’re the only place of protection for me.I keep coming back to hide myself in you,for you are like a mountain-cliff fortress where I’m kept safe.4 Let me escape from these cruel and wicked men,and save me from the hands of the evil one.5 For you are my only hope, Lord!I’ve hung on to you, trusting in you all my life.6–7 It was you who supported me from the day I was born,loving me, helping me through my life’s journey.You’ve made me into a miracle;no wonder I trust you and praise you forever!Many marvel at my success,but I know it is all because of you, my mighty protector!8 I’m overflowing with your praise for all you’ve done,and your splendor thrills me all day long.9 Now that I’m old, don’t set me aside.Don’t let go of me when my strength is spent.10–11 For all my enemies whisper behind my back.They’re waiting for me to fall so they can finish me off.They’re convinced you’ve left meand that you’ll never come to my rescue.They’re saying, “Let’s get him now! They’re waiting for me to fall so they can finish me off. ... Psalm 90:10. The Passion Translation®. Who is your equal, O God of marvels and wonders? from the grasp of the unjust and oppressive. Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. (U)20 You caused me to experiencemany troubles and misfortunes,(V)but You will revive me again. Hurry to help me, my God! This psalm to God expresses the concerns of old age. (O)15 My mouth will tell about Your righteousnessand Your salvation all day long,though I cannot sum them up. (I), 9 Don’t discard me in my old age;as my strength fails, do not abandon me. Verse 14.They shall still bring forth fruit in old age. 3. Psalm 71:9 And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside. English Standard Version Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent. c 4 My God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked,. The Psalm writer talks to God about some problems he was having: He talks about how he felt ashamed (v. 1) and had many troubles (vv. Psalm 77 - Is it Right to Complain to God? He looks to the past to remind himself of God’s faithfulness and power. "You who have shown me many troubles and distresses. 1 Chronicles 29:1 The Book of Psalms , commonly referred to simply as Psalms, the Psalter or "the Psalms", is the first book of the Ketuvim ("Writings"), the third section of the Hebrew Bible, and thus a book of the Christian Old Testament. Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the. (Psalm 71:17-18). Most Popular #5177. Now in his old age some new fears arise. Destroy them all, for they only want to kill me! Verse Concepts. 1 Lord, I seek refuge in You; let me never be disgraced. Your faithful heart toward us will be the theme of my song. in old age. The psalms have served believers in every generation as a biblical source of prayer and praise and as models for their own response to God. Genesis 5:27. I will proclaim Your righteousness, Yours alone. (G)7 I have become an ominous sign to many,but You are my strong refuge. Born on May 9 #8. 1 Lord, I seek refuge in You;let me never be disgraced. and I’m still telling everyone of your miracle-wonders! 1 In you, LORD, I take refuge; a. let me never be put to shame. David’s main concern was that the Lord be magnified (verse 4). From this text in Psalm 92, I would like to make three points in our lesson: 1. 3. (Psalm 71:23) It can feel like there is never a good time to praise God and trust in him. Man… Psalm 63 - Thirsting For Righteousness. So, go ahead, start talking to Him. Don’t just watch from a distance! They’re saying, “Let’s get him now! 2 In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; listen closely to me and save me. 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