“"Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of you."”
Psalms 71:6
Summary
Psalm 71 is a heartfelt prayer of an elderly believer seeking God's continual protection and deliverance. The psalmist reflects on past experiences of God's faithfulness and reassures himself of God's abiding presence as he faces new challenges. He expresses confidence in God as his hope and refuge, whom he has trusted since his youth. The psalmist vows to continually praise God and testify to His righteousness. There is a profound sense of reliance on God's strength in old age, with a request for deliverance from adversaries who seek his downfall. The psalm concludes with a commitment to declare God's mighty acts and sing His praises for His steadfast faithfulness.