Psaumes - Caput 71

Psaumes 71.1 in Salomonem Psaumes 71.2 Deus iudicium tuum regi da et iustitiam tuam filio regis iudicare populum tuum in iustitia et pauperes tuos in iudicio Psaumes 71.3 suscipiant montes pacem populo et colles iustitiam Psaumes 71.4 iudicabit pauperes populi et salvos faciet filios pauperum et humiliabit calumniatorem Psaumes 71.5 et permanebit cum sole et ante lunam generationes generationum Psaumes 71.6 descendet sicut pluvia in vellus et sicut stillicidia stillantia super terram Psaumes 71.7 orietur in diebus eius iustitia et abundantia pacis donec auferatur luna Psaumes 71.8 et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare et a flumine usque ad terminos orbis terrarum Psaumes 71.9 coram illo procident Aethiopes et inimici eius terram lingent Psaumes 71.10 reges Tharsis et insulae munera offerent reges Arabum et Saba dona adducent Psaumes 71.11 et adorabunt eum omnes reges omnes gentes servient ei Psaumes 71.12 quia liberavit pauperem a potente et pauperem cui non erat adiutor Psaumes 71.13 parcet pauperi et inopi et animas pauperum salvas faciet Psaumes 71.14 ex usuris et iniquitate redimet animas eorum et honorabile nomen eorum coram illo Psaumes 71.15 et vivet et dabitur ei de auro Arabiae et orabunt de ipso semper tota die benedicent ei Psaumes 71.16 erit firmamentum in terra in summis montium superextolletur super Libanum fructus eius et florebunt de civitate sicut faenum terrae Psaumes 71.17 sit nomen eius benedictum in saecula ante solem permanet nomen eius et benedicentur in ipso omnes tribus terrae omnes gentes beatificabunt eum Psaumes 71.18 benedictus Dominus Deus Deus Israhel qui facit mirabilia solus Psaumes 71.19 et benedictum nomen maiestatis eius in aeternum et replebitur maiestate eius omnis terra fiat fiat Psaumes 71.20 defecerunt laudes David filii Iesse

Psaumes : Caput 71

Reflection on Psalm 71

Psalm 71, likely composed by David in his old age, constitutes a solemn appeal for continued divine protection. It raises a vital question: how can faith be maintained throughout life? This reflective text evokes God's faithfulness, who has accompanied the psalmist since his youth, while also asking for special support in his later years.

The Central Themes of Psalm 71

This psalm addresses fundamental themes such as enduring trust, intergenerational witness, and enduring praise. It inspires a faith that strengthens with age, inviting each believer to consider with us five biblical passages that resonate with the lifelong faithfulness expressed in this moving psalm.

Inspirational Bible Passages

2 Timothy 4:18: "The Lord will deliver me from every evil work and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen." This verse echoes the theme of trust in divine deliverance found in Psalm 71.

Isaiah 46:4: "Even to your old age I will be the same, and even to your gray hairs I will carry you; I created you and will take you; yes, I will carry you and save you." This passage reflects God's constant support of the psalmist in his old age.

1 Peter 1:5: "That you are kept by the power of God through faith for the salvation prepared to be revealed in the last time." Like Psalm 71, this verse emphasizes God's continued protection.

Jeremiah 17:14: "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved; for you are my praise." This call for healing and salvation resonates with the psalmist's pleas in Psalm 71.

Luke 1:46-47: "Then Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.'" Mary's praise echoes the gratitude and exultation expressed in Psalm 71.

Conclusion

Psalm 71 reminds us that faith is a journey nourished by experiences and testimonies. Throughout the ages, God remains faithful, and He is our refuge at every stage of our lives. May these verses accompany and strengthen us in our walk with Him.