Thou shalt increase my greatness,.... His temporal greatness, as he did, by crushing the rebellion of his son; returning him to his palace and family; and giving him rest from his enemies all around: and his spiritual greatness, by favouring him with his presence; by shedding abroad his love in his heart; by enlarging his experience; increasing his faith, causing his love to abound, and him to grow in every grace, and in the knowledge of Christ;and comfort me on every side; by his Spirit, word, and ordinances; by his truths and promises; with his rod and staff; and with mercy, grace, and lovingkindness.
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Psalms 71:21
Psalms 71:21
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Psalms 71 — OverviewPsalms 71 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid penned this psalm in his old age, as appears by several passages
in it, which makes many think that it was penned at the time of
Absalom's rebellion; for that was the great trouble of his later days.
It…Psalms 71 — OverviewPsalms 71 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 71:1, David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God’s favour, prays both for himself, and against the enemies of his soul; Psalms 71:14, He promises constancy; Psalms 71:17, He prays for perseverance;…Psalms 71 — OverviewPsalms 71 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis psalm is without a title, but is thought to be David's: the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions, and all the Oriental ones, ascribe it to him; and both the subject and style show it to be his. According to the…Psalms 71:14-24Psalms 71:14-24 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid is here in a holy transport of joy and praise, arising from his
faith and hope in God; we have both together v. 14, where there is a
sudden and remarkable change of his voice; his fears are all silenced,…Psalms 71:21Psalms 71:21 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeincrease: Psalms 72:11; 2 Samuel 3:1; Isaiah 9:7, Isaiah 49:6; Revelation 11:15
comfort: Psalms 32:10; 2 Corinthians 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 7:6, 2 Corinthians 7:13; 1 Thessalonians 3:9