King James Version

What Does Psalms 71:5 Mean?

“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”

Context

Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. Be: Heb. Be thou to me for a rock of habitation

Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.

By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.

I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.

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Topics in This Verse

Hope

Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(5) **My** **hope.**—Comp. Jeremiah 14:8; Jeremiah 1:7. Also in *New Testament, *1Timothy 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.*

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 71:5 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.