Psalm 71:1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.

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New International Version
In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.

New Living Translation
O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced.

English Standard Version
In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame!

Berean Standard Bible
In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.

King James Bible
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.

New King James Version
In You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be put to shame.

New American Standard Bible
In You, LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be put to shame.

NASB 1995
In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed.

NASB 1977
In Thee, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed.

Legacy Standard Bible
In You, O Yahweh, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed.

Amplified Bible
In you, O LORD, I have put my trust and confidently taken refuge; Let me never be put to shame.

Christian Standard Bible
LORD, I seek refuge in you; let me never be disgraced.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
LORD, I seek refuge in You; let me never be disgraced.

American Standard Version
In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge: Let me never be put to shame.

Contemporary English Version
I run to you, LORD, for protection. Don't disappoint me.

English Revised Version
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be ashamed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I have taken refuge in you, O LORD. Never let me be put to shame.

Good News Translation
LORD, I have come to you for protection; never let me be defeated!

International Standard Version
In you, LORD, I take refuge; let me never be humiliated.

Majority Standard Bible
In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.

NET Bible
In you, O LORD, I have taken shelter! Never let me be humiliated!

New Heart English Bible
In you, LORD, I take refuge. Never let me be disappointed.

Webster's Bible Translation
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.

World English Bible
In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Never let me be disappointed.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
In You, O YHWH, I have trusted, "" Do not let me be disappointed for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
In Thee, O Jehovah, I have trusted, Let me not be ashamed to the age.

Smith's Literal Translation
In thee, O Jehovah, I put my trust; shall not be ashamed forever.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
A psalm for David. Of the sons of Jonadab, and the former captives. In thee, O Lord, I have hoped, let me never be put to confusion:

Catholic Public Domain Version
A Psalm of David. Of the sons of Jonadab and the former captives. In you, O Lord, I have hoped; do not let me be brought to ruin forever.

New American Bible
In you, LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame.

New Revised Standard Version
In you, O LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
IN thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be confounded.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In you, LORD JEHOVAH, I have hope; I shall never be ashamed.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
In Thee, O LORD, have I taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
By David, a Psalm sung by the sons of Jonadab, and the first that were taken captive. O Lord, I have hoped in thee: let me never be put to shame.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge
1In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me.…

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Cross References

Psalm 31:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.

Psalm 25:2
in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.

Isaiah 45:17
But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.

Psalm 22:5
They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed.

Psalm 25:20
Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.

Psalm 34:22
The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.

Psalm 37:40
The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

Psalm 40:14
May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.

Psalm 86:2
Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You.

Isaiah 49:23
Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”

Romans 10:11
It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

1 Peter 2:6
For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

Romans 9:33
as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

Psalm 119:116
Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Treasury of Scripture

In you, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.

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Psalm 22:5
They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

Psalm 25:2,3
O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me…

Psalm 31:1-3
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness…

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Isaiah 45:17
But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

Jeremiah 17:18
Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.

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Psalm 71

1. David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's favor, prays both for himself,
10. and against the enemies of his soul
14. He promises constancy
17. He prays for perseverance
19. He praises God, and promises to do it cheerfully

Berean Study Bible

In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge
The phrase "In You, O LORD" begins with a direct address to God, using the covenant name "LORD" (YHWH in Hebrew), which signifies the personal and relational nature of God with His people. This name is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, reminding us of God's eternal presence and faithfulness. The psalmist's declaration of taking refuge "in You" emphasizes a personal trust and reliance on God, rather than on human strength or wisdom. The Hebrew word for "refuge" (חָסָה, chasah) conveys a sense of seeking shelter or protection, akin to a vulnerable creature finding safety under the wings of a mighty protector. This imagery is consistent throughout the Psalms, portraying God as a fortress and a shield for those who trust in Him.

let me never be put to shame
The plea "let me never be put to shame" reflects a deep concern for honor and reputation, which were of utmost importance in the ancient Near Eastern culture. The Hebrew word for "shame" (בּוֹשׁ, bosh) implies a state of disgrace or humiliation, often associated with being abandoned or defeated. In the biblical context, shame is not merely a personal feeling but a public state that affects one's standing in the community. The psalmist's request is rooted in the belief that God's protection and faithfulness will prevent such disgrace. This plea is not just for personal vindication but also for the honor of God's name, as the psalmist's trust in God is a testimony to others. The assurance that God will not allow His faithful ones to be put to shame is a recurring theme in Scripture, reinforcing the idea that those who trust in the LORD will ultimately be vindicated.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(1-3) These verses are borrowed, with some verbal alterations, from Psalm 31:1-3, where see Note.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 1. - In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust let me never be put to confusion; rather, as in Psalm 31:1, "let me never Be ashamed;" or, let me never be put to shame (Cheyne).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

In You,
בְּךָֽ־ (bə·ḵā-)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

O LORD,
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

I have taken refuge;
חָסִ֑יתִי (ḥā·sî·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in

let me never
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

be put to shame.
אֵב֥וֹשָׁה (’ê·ḇō·wō·šāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed

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