Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
the Third Week of Advent
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Bible Commentaries
Psalms 71

Wesley's Explanatory NotesWesley's Notes

Verse 7

I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.

A wonder — For my many and sore calamities.

Verse 15

My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

The numbers — Of thy salvations and mercies vouchsafed to me.

Verse 16

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

Make mention — To support and comfort myself with the remembrance of it.

Righteousness — Of thy faithfulness in making good all thy promises.

Verse 19

Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!

Very high — Most eminent.

Verse 20

Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.

Bring me — From the grave.

Bibliographical Information
Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 71". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/wen/psalms-71.html. 1765.
 
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