A Psalm of Praise in Old Age (Psalm #71)

Text: Psalm 71

Notice the continual praise from the cradle to beyond the grave

Verse 6 – Out of the mouth of babes – Matthew 21:6
Verse 7 – when David is a wonder to others
- Sacrifice of praise in Hebrews 13:15
Verses 14-15 – when David’s enemies see he’s weak. (David knows this was never about him, it was always about the Lord. So his being weak doesn’t change the strength of the Lord.)
Verse 15-16 – David will promote the righteousness of God (not the law).
Verse 17 – David will continue to speak as long as he can of the Lord’s mighty work.
Verse 18 – David promotes the Lord to this generation.
- Titus 2:1-5
There is the resurrection and redemption of David’s life in verse 20.
Verses 22-24 – David praises the Holy One of Israel for redemption. Directed to the Holy One of Israel (71:22) which is Jesus Christ even though David doesn’t know him by name. Mark 1:24 identifies the Lord Jesus Christ as the Holy One.
- Ephesians 1:7-12