16 I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Yahweh. I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone.
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation. My tongue shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
I will strengthen them in Yahweh; And they will walk up and down in his name," says Yahweh.
Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;
But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the law and the prophets;
For in it is revealed God's righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, "But the righteous shall live by faith."
Your bars shall be iron and brass; As your days, so shall your strength be.
I will make mention of the loving kindnesses of Yahweh, [and] the praises of Yahweh, according to all that Yahweh has bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he has bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.
but those who wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
Yahweh our God, other lords besides you have had dominion over us; but by you only will we make mention of your name.
My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, For they are disappointed, and they are confounded, who want to harm me.
Your righteousness also, God, reaches to the heavens; You have done great things. God, who is like you?
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Commentary on Psalms 71 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
PSALM 71
Ps 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 Ps 30:1-3).
3. given commandment—literally, "ordained," as in Ps 44:4; 68:28.
rock … fortress—(Ps 18:2).
4, 5. cruel man—corrupt and ill-natured—literally, "sour."
5. trust—place of trust.
6-9. His history from early infancy illustrated God's care, and his wonderful deliverances were at once occasions of praise and ground of confidence for the future.
my praise … of thee—literally, "in" or "by Thee" (Ps 22:25).
10, 11. The craft and malicious taunts of his enemies now led him to call for aid (compare the terms used, 2Sa 17:12; Ps 3:2; 7:2).
12. (Compare Ps 22:19; 40:4).
13. (Compare Ps 35:4; 40:14).
14-16. The ruin of his enemies, as illustrating God's faithfulness, is his deliverance, and a reason for future confidence.
15. for I know … thereof—innumerable, as he had not time to count them.
16. in the strength—or, relying on it.
thy righteousness—or, faithful performance of promises to the pious (Ps 7:17; 31:1).
17-21. Past experience again encourages.
taught me, &c.—by providential dealings.
19. is very high—distinguished (Ps 36:5; Isa 55:9).
20. depths of the earth—debased, low condition.
21. increase, &c.—that is, the great things done for me (Ps 71:19; compare Ps 40:5).
22-24. To the occasion of praise he now adds the promise to render it.
will … praise—literally, "will thank."
even thy truth—as to Thy truth or faithfulness.