Psalms 71:17
Psalms 71:17 in Multiple Translations
O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; And hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
O God, you have been my teacher from the time when I was young; and I have been talking of your works of wonder even till now.
God, you have taught me since I was young, and I still tell others about all the wonderful things you do.
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth euen vntill nowe: therefore will I tell of thy wonderous workes,
God, Thou hast taught me from my youth, And hitherto I declare Thy wonders.
God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
Let his name be blessed for evermore: his name continueth before the sun. And in him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed: all nations shall magnify him.
God, you have taught me many/those things ever since I was young, and I still tell people about your wonderful deeds.
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Psalms 71:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
לִמַּדְתַּ֥/נִי
מִ/נְּעוּרָ֑/י
וְ/עַד
הֵ֝֗נָּה
אַגִּ֥יד
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
לִמַּדְתַּ֥/נִי
lâmad
H3925
to learn
V-Piel-Perf-2ms | Suff
מִ/נְּעוּרָ֑/י
nâʻûwr
H5271
youth
Prep | N-cp | Suff
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
הֵ֝֗נָּה
hênnâh
H2008
here/thus
Adv
אַגִּ֥יד
nâgad
H5046
to tell
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
V-Niphal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 71:17
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
לִמַּדְתַּ֥/נִי
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
V-Piel-Perf-2ms | Suff
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
מִ/נְּעוּרָ֑/י
nâʻûwr
H5271
"youth"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the state of being young or a group of young people, as seen in Isaiah 47:12. It describes a stage of life, like childhood or adolescence. This concept is also mentioned in Jeremiah 31:19.
Definition: youth, early life Also means: na.ur (נְעוּרוֹת "youth" H5271B)
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: childhood, youth. See also: Genesis 8:21; Isaiah 54:6; Psalms 25:7.
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
הֵ֝֗נָּה
hênnâh
H2008
"here/thus"
Adv
This Hebrew word means a location or direction, like here or there, and can also refer to a point in time, such as now. It is used in various contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'here' or 'hither'.
Definition: here, there, now, hither
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: here, hither(-to), now, on this (that) side, [phrase] since, this (that) way, thitherward, [phrase] thus far, to...fro, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 15:16; 2 Samuel 20:16; Psalms 71:17.
אַגִּ֥יד
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
V-Niphal | Suff
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 71:17
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 71:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 71:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 71:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 71:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 71:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 71:17
- Sermons on Psalms 71:17
Context — Be My Rock of Refuge
15My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.
16I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.
17O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.
18Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. 19Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 71:5 | For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:9 | How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:102 | I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 4:5 | See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 17:36–37 | Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.” |
| 6 | Psalms 66:16 | Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 4:9 | But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, |
| 8 | Psalms 26:7 | to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 16:4–36 | David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. On that day David first committed to Asaph and his brothers this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones. He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth. Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: ‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’ When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: ‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’ Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’ Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!” |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 22:1–51 | And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears. Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of the heavens trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind. He made darkness a canopy around Him, a gathering of water and thick clouds. From the brightness of His presence coals of fire blazed forth. The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils. He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me. The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight. To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd. You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down. For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness. For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? God is my strong fortress and He makes my way clear. He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me. You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way. I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me. They looked, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer. I ground them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and trampled them like mud in the streets. You have delivered me from the strife of my people; You have preserved me as the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me. Foreigners cower before me; when they hear me, they obey me. Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds. The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted— the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name. Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.” |
Psalms 71:17 Summary
[This verse is saying that God has been teaching the psalmist since he was young, and now he wants to tell everyone about the amazing things God has done. It's like when you learn something new and exciting, and you can't wait to share it with your friends. The psalmist is sharing God's love and power with others, just like we can do when we talk about what God has done in our lives, as in Psalms 107:2, which says, 'Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be taught by God from my youth?
This phrase suggests that the psalmist has had a lifelong relationship with God, who has been guiding and instructing him since he was young, as seen in Psalms 119:71, where it says, 'It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes.'
How can I proclaim God's marvelous deeds in my daily life?
Proclaiming God's marvelous deeds can be done through sharing testimonies of His work in our lives, as in Psalms 71:15, where the psalmist says, 'My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long,' and by living a life that reflects His character and love, as in Matthew 5:16, which says, 'Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.'
What is the significance of proclaiming God's marvelous deeds 'to this day'?
The phrase 'to this day' emphasizes the psalmist's ongoing commitment to sharing God's works, even as he grows older, as seen in Psalms 71:18, where he asks God not to forsake him, 'until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.'
How does this verse relate to my own spiritual journey?
This verse encourages us to reflect on our own relationship with God, considering how He has taught and guided us throughout our lives, and to be faithful in proclaiming His marvelous deeds to others, as in Deuteronomy 4:9, which says, 'Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some of the 'marvelous deeds' God has done in my life that I can proclaim to others?
- How has God taught me and guided me throughout my life, and what lessons have I learned from these experiences?
- What are some ways I can share God's marvelous deeds with others, both in word and in action?
- How can I, like the psalmist, commit to proclaiming God's power and might to the next generation?
- In what ways can I ensure that I continue to learn from God and grow in my faith, even as I grow older?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 71:17
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth,.... The corruption of human nature; the weakness and impotence of it, to everything that is spiritually good; and the need of continual strength and grace
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:17
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. O God, thou hast taught me from my youth - namely, to praise thee (cf. the second clause, and Psalms 71:18, second clause).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 71:17
Taught me; partly by thy word and Spirit, convincing and assuring me; and partly by my own experience of thy righteousness last mentioned, the wondrous effects whereof I have received and declared from time to time, as it here follows.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 71:17
Psalms 71:17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.Ver. 17. O God, thou hast taught me] Happy David in such a school master. All the faithful are taught of God; outwardly by his word and works, inwardly by his Spirit: Et quando Christus magister quam cito discitur quod docetur? Nescit tarda molimina Spiritus Sancti gratia (Aug. Ambrose).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 71:17
Verse 17. Thou hast taught me from my youth] I have had thee for my continual instructor: and thou didst begin to teach me thy fear and love from my tenderest infancy. Those are well taught whom God instructs; and when he teaches, there is no delay in learning.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 71:17
17–20. Past mercies are the ground of hope alike for the Psalmist and for the nation.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:17
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth - See Psalms 71:5-6. That is, God had guided and instructed him from his earliest years.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 71:17
17. From my youth—Again the psalmist reviews the divine care, as in vers. 5, 6. Hitherto… I declared—His faithfulness in making known the goodness of God had been co-extensive with that goodness.
Sermons on Psalms 71:17
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The Christian Race by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of participating in a race. Initially, the speaker starts running with enthusiasm but soon realizes that they are the only |
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Our Motto by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher describes a scenario of a bondsman under a tyrant master who is enduring cruelties and feels hopeless in his situation. The bondsman, who is also a Chr |
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Five Stones - Part 2 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing God and making Him known to all generations. He uses the example of David, who was chosen by God to be king despite |
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The Better Land by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the journey of the aged Christian nearing the end of life, on the border of the promised land, where they will soon depart to be with the Lord. Reflectin |
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James George Deck by John Bjorlie | James George Deck's life journey from rebellion to redemption is a powerful testimony of God's transformative grace. Despite his initial defiance and rejection of God, he was deepl |
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Winning the Young by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the importance of reaching out to the youth to turn them to Christ, emphasizing that youth is the easiest time to accept Jesus before the grip of s |
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Ephesians 1 - Pauls Prayer - Part 6 by Gareth Evans | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding Christian hope, which is not based on uncertainty but on eager expectation and assurance in God's promises. The speaker contr |