A hymn of praise to God by David
(Editor’s note: This partial psalm expresses gratitude to God for his faithfulness and deliverance through troubles. It is rich with lyrical beauty and rich with hope of the resurrection and expectation for the grace of God. It is a commitment to faithfulness in passing on the faith of God to the next generation. May you be blessed in reading it, meditating on it, and applying it.)
O God, You have taught me from my youth and hitherto have I declared Your wondrous works.
Yes, even when I am old and gray-headed.
O God, forsake me not,
[but keep me alive] Until I have declared Your mighty strength to [this] generation,
And Your might and power to all that are to come.
Your righteousness also, O God, is very high [reaching to the heavens],
You Who have done great things;
O God, who is like You, or who is Your equal?
You Who have shown us [all] troubles great and sore
will quicken us again and will bring us up again from the depths of the earth.
Increase my greatness (my honor) and turn and comfort me.
I will praise You with the harp,
Even Your truth and faithfulness,
O my God;
Unto You will I sing praises with the lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.
My lips shall shout for joy
When I sing praises to You,
And my inner being,
Which You have redeemed.
My tongue also shall talk of Your righteousness all the day long;
For they are put to shame,
For they are confounded, who seek and demand my hurt.
Psalm 71:17-24
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