Psalms 71:5
Psalms 71:5 in Multiple Translations
For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.
For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.
For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah: Thou art my trust from my youth.
For you are my hope, O Lord God; I have had faith in you from the time when I was young.
For you, Lord God, are my hope. You are the one I have trusted since I was young.
For thou art mine hope, O Lord God, euen my trust from my youth.
For Thou [art] my hope, O Lord Jehovah, My trust from my youth.
For you are my hope, Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.
For thou art my hope, O LORD God: thou art my trust from my youth.
And he shall continue with the sun, and before the moon, throughout all generations.
Yahweh, my Lord, you are the one whom I confidently expect to help me; I have trusted in you since I was young.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 71:5
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Psalms 71:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
אַתָּ֥ה
תִקְוָתִ֑/י
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
יְ֝הוִ֗ה
מִבְטַחִ֥/י
מִ/נְּעוּרָֽ/י
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
תִקְוָתִ֑/י
tiqvâh
H8615
cord
N-fs | Suff
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְ֝הוִ֗ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
מִבְטַחִ֥/י
mibṭâch
H4009
confidence
N-ms | Suff
מִ/נְּעוּרָֽ/י
nâʻûwr
H5271
youth
Prep | N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 71:5
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
תִקְוָתִ֑/י
tiqvâh
H8615
"cord"
N-fs | Suff
In Hebrew, this word for hope means a cord that attaches or expectancy, like waiting for something to happen. It appears in the Bible as a feeling of expectation or a thing someone longs for. The KJV translates it as hope or expectation.
Definition: cord
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: expectation(-ted), hope, live, thing that I long for. See also: Joshua 2:18; Psalms 62:6; Psalms 9:19.
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְ֝הוִ֗ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
מִבְטַחִ֥/י
mibṭâch
H4009
"confidence"
N-ms | Suff
Mibtach means a place of trust or confidence, like a refuge where one can feel secure and assured.
Definition: 1) trust, confidence, refuge 1a) act of confiding 1b) object of confidence 1c) state of confidence, security
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: confidence, hope, sure, trust. See also: Job 8:14; Proverbs 21:22; Psalms 40:5.
מִ/נְּעוּרָֽ/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.
Study Notes — Psalms 71:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 71:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 71:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 71:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 71:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 71:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 71:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 71:5
- Sermons on Psalms 71:5
Context — Be My Rock of Refuge
3Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.
4Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless.
5For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.
6I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always for You. 7I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 17:7 | But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. |
| 2 | Psalms 39:7 | And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:81 | My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. |
| 4 | Psalms 71:17 | O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 17:17 | Do not become a terror to me; You are my refuge in the day of disaster. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 17:45–47 | But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” |
| 7 | Psalms 119:166 | I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments. |
| 8 | Psalms 22:9–10 | Yet You brought me forth from the womb; You made me secure at my mother’s breast. From birth I was cast upon You; from my mother’s womb You have been my God. |
| 9 | Romans 15:13 | Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 14:8 | O Hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are You like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who stays but a night? |
Psalms 71:5 Summary
This verse, Psalms 71:5, means that God is the One we can always trust and rely on, no matter what's happening in our lives. He's our hope for the future, and we can have confidence in Him because He's always been with us and guiding us. Just like the Psalmist, we can trust God with our whole lives, from our youth until now, and know that He will take care of us, as promised in Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus teaches us not to worry about tomorrow. By trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, we can face each day with peace and courage, knowing that He is our rock and our refuge, as stated in Psalms 18:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to say God is our hope?
When we say God is our hope, we mean that He is the One we trust and rely on for our future, just like the Psalmist expresses in Psalms 71:5, and as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11, where God promises to give us a future and a hope.
How can we have confidence in God from our youth?
Having confidence in God from our youth, as mentioned in Psalms 71:5, involves trusting in His goodness and sovereignty over our lives, as seen in Psalms 23:1-4, where David trusts God as his Shepherd, and in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we're advised to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
Is it normal to feel like we're leaning on God since birth?
Yes, it's normal to feel like we're leaning on God since birth, as the Psalmist says in Psalms 71:6, because as believers, we're born again into God's family, as explained in John 3:3-8, and we can trust that God has been with us and guiding us our whole lives, as seen in Jeremiah 1:5, where God says He knew Jeremiah before he was born.
How does knowing God as our hope and confidence affect our daily lives?
Knowing God as our hope and confidence, as stated in Psalms 71:5, gives us peace, courage, and strength to face life's challenges, as seen in Isaiah 41:10, where God says He will strengthen and help us, and in Philippians 4:13, where Paul says we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you've seen God be your hope and confidence in the past, and how can you apply those experiences to your current situation?
- How can you practically trust God more each day, even when things seem uncertain or difficult?
- What are some promises from God's Word that you can hold onto when you're feeling anxious or unsure about the future?
- In what ways can you lean on God and trust in His goodness, just like the Psalmist did, and what difference might that make in your life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 71:5
For thou [art] my hope, O Lord God,.... The object, ground, and foundation of it, even of present deliverance, and of future and eternal salvation; [thou art] my trust from my youth; in whom he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:5
For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. -The prayer in Psalms 71:4 is followed, first, by the basis on which it rests (Psalms 71:5-8); then by an expanded form of it (Psalms 71:9-13). Verse 5.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 71:5
Psalms 71:5 For thou [art] my hope, O Lord GOD: [thou art] my trust from my youth.Ver. 5. For thou art my hope] Helpless I may seem, but hopeless I am not.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 71:5
(5) My hope.—Comp. Jeremiah 14:8; Jeremiah 1:7. Also in New Testament, 1 Timothy 1:1, “The Lord Jesus Christ our hope.” Shakespeare, with his fine ear for scriptural expressions, caught this. “And God shall be my hope, my stay.” “God, our hope, shall succour us.”—2 Henry VI.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 71:5
Verse 5. My trust from my youth.] When I was born into the world, thou didst receive me, and thou tookest me under thy especial care. "My praise shall be continually of thee." Rather, I have always made thee my boast.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 71:5
4–8. The ground of the Psalmist’s appeal for deliverance.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:5
For thou art my hope, O Lord God - The ground of my hope and my expectation is in thee. (1) I have no other help; no other defense; but (2) I “have” confidence; on thee I “do” rely.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 71:5
5. My trust from my youth—Happy the man who can say this! A life-long habit of faith gives strength to character, and support and assurance to prayer.
Sermons on Psalms 71:5
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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 |
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Trusting in the Lord by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of trust in the Lord, highlighting how trust in God can lead to restoration, blessings, and deliverance. Joshua Daniel shares |
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At the Close of the Year by John Newton | John Newton preaches about the importance of uniting hearts and tongues in loud thanksgivings to sing the Savior's praise, acknowledging that every breath we take is owed to God wh |
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Luke 1:57-66. the Birth of John. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches on the joy of true friendship and the rewards of genuine sympathy, as seen in Elizabeth's friends who rejoiced with her at the birth of her son John, w |
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A Time to Do Nothng but Trust by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jonathan and the Israelites facing a massive army of Philistines. The Israelites were greatly outnumbered and lacked weapons, lea |
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The God of Hope by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having hope and joy in the midst of a hopeless world. He encourages the congregation to live in hope and to rely on the Ho |
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Let God Always Be Your Strength - Wedding by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher begins by praying for the presence of Jesus, just like at the wedding of Cana where the wine Jesus provided was better than the earthly wine. The preac |