Psalm 71:15
New International Version
My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all.

New Living Translation
I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words.

English Standard Version
My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge.

Berean Standard Bible
My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.

King James Bible
My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

New King James Version
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And Your salvation all the day, For I do not know their limits.

New American Standard Bible
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And of Your salvation all day long; For I do not know the art of writing.

NASB 1995
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And of Your salvation all day long; For I do not know the sum of them.

NASB 1977
My mouth shall tell of Thy righteousness, And of Thy salvation all day long; For I do not know the sum of them.

Legacy Standard Bible
My mouth shall recount Your righteousness And of Your salvation all day long; For I do not know the sum of them.

Amplified Bible
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And of Your [deeds of] salvation all day long, For their number is more than I know.

Christian Standard Bible
My mouth will tell about your righteousness and your salvation all day long, though I cannot sum them up.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My mouth will tell about Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot sum them up.

American Standard Version
My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, And of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.

Contemporary English Version
All day long I will tell the wonderful things you do to save your people. But you have done much more than I could possibly know.

English Revised Version
My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, and of thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My mouth will tell about your righteousness, about your salvation all day long. Even then, it is more than I can understand.

Good News Translation
I will tell of your goodness; all day long I will speak of your salvation, though it is more than I can understand.

International Standard Version
I will declare your righteousness and your salvation every day, though I do not fully understand what the outcome will be.

Majority Standard Bible
My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.

NET Bible
I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

New Heart English Bible
My mouth will tell about your righteousness, and of your salvation all day, though I do not know its full measure.

Webster's Bible Translation
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

World English Bible
My mouth will tell about your righteousness, and of your salvation all day, though I don’t know its full measure.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My mouth recounts Your righteousness, "" All the day Your salvation, "" For I have not known the numbers.

Young's Literal Translation
My mouth recounteth Thy righteousness, All the day Thy salvation, For I have not known the numbers.

Smith's Literal Translation
My mouth shall recount thy justice, all the day thy salvation, for I knew not numbers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
My mouth shall shew forth thy justice; thy salvation all the day long. Because I have not knows learning,

Catholic Public Domain Version
My mouth will announce your justice, your salvation all day long. For I have not known letters.

New American Bible
My mouth shall proclaim your just deeds, day after day your acts of deliverance, though I cannot number them all.

New Revised Standard Version
My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all day long, though their number is past my knowledge.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day, for I cannot read.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My mouth will proclaim your righteousness, and your praise all the day, because I have not known book writing.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My mouth shall tell of Thy righteousness, And of Thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My mouth shall declare thy righteousness openly, and thy salvation all the day; for I am not acquainted with the affairs of men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge
14But I will always hope and will praise You more and more. 15My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure. 16I will enter in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.…

Cross References
Psalm 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.

Psalm 35:28
Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long.

Psalm 22:22
I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.

Psalm 145:4-7
One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— / the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. / They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. ...

Psalm 51:14-15
Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness. / O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.

Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Psalm 66:16
Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.

Psalm 119:46
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.

Psalm 9:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.

Psalm 96:2-3
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Psalm 107:2
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy

Psalm 26:7
to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.

Psalm 89:1
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 119:171
My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.

Luke 1:50
His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.


Treasury of Scripture

My mouth shall show forth your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

My mouth

Psalm 71:8,24
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day…

Psalm 22:22-25
I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee…

Psalm 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

all the day

Psalm 35:28
And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.

Psalm 89:16
In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

I know

Psalm 40:5,12
Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered…

Psalm 139:17,18
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! …

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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














My mouth will declare Your righteousness
This phrase emphasizes the psalmist's commitment to vocalize God's righteousness. In biblical context, righteousness often refers to God's moral perfection and justice. The psalmist's declaration is an act of worship and testimony, reflecting a life dedicated to proclaiming God's character. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of speaking truth and righteousness, as seen in passages like Psalm 40:9-10, where the psalmist also speaks of God's righteousness in the great assembly. The act of declaring God's righteousness is a form of witness to others, encouraging them to recognize and trust in God's just nature.

and Your salvation all day long
The mention of "salvation" here refers to God's deliverance and protection, which is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms. The psalmist's commitment to speak of God's salvation "all day long" suggests a continual, unwavering focus on God's saving acts. This reflects a deep gratitude and acknowledgment of God's ongoing work in the believer's life. The concept of salvation in the Old Testament often includes both physical deliverance from enemies and spiritual salvation, pointing forward to the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ. This continuous declaration is a reminder of the believer's duty to keep God's saving power at the forefront of their daily life.

though I cannot know their full measure
This phrase acknowledges human limitations in fully comprehending God's righteousness and salvation. It reflects a humble recognition that God's ways and deeds are beyond complete human understanding, as echoed in Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's thoughts and ways are described as higher than ours. This humility is a common theme in Scripture, where believers are encouraged to trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty, even when they cannot fully grasp it. The psalmist's admission of this limitation does not deter his praise but rather enhances it, as it underscores the greatness and mystery of God's nature and works.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Psalmist
The author of Psalm 71, traditionally attributed to David, who is expressing trust and reliance on God throughout his life.

2. God
The central figure in the Psalm, whose righteousness and salvation are being declared.

3. Righteousness and Salvation
Key themes in the Psalm, representing God's just nature and His deliverance of His people.
Teaching Points
Proclaiming God's Righteousness
As believers, we are called to declare God's righteousness and salvation continually. This involves sharing our testimonies and the gospel with others.

Acknowledging Our Limitations
Recognize that while we strive to understand God's ways, His righteousness and salvation are beyond full human comprehension. This should lead us to humility and worship.

Daily Commitment
The phrase "all day long" suggests a lifestyle of constant praise and acknowledgment of God's work in our lives. We should integrate this into our daily routines.

Trust in God's Salvation
Even when we do not fully understand God's plans, we can trust in His salvation, knowing it is perfect and complete.

Encouragement in Trials
In times of difficulty, recalling and declaring God's past faithfulness can provide strength and encouragement.(15) Comp. Psalm 40:5, which indicates the meaning here. Mere reminiscence must give place to actual calculation, which too must fail before the sense of Divine interference in his favour.

Verse 15. - My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day. Salvation is inseparable from righteousness. It is as being righteous himself that God accepts the righteous, and as faithful to his promises, which is a part of his righteousness, that he pardons penitents. For I know not the numbers thereof (comp. Psalm 40:5). God's acts of pardoning mercy, by which he brings about the salvation of penitents, are innumerable.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My mouth
פִּ֤י ׀ (pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

will declare
יְסַפֵּ֬ר (yə·sap·pêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate

Your righteousness
צִדְקָתֶ֗ךָ (ṣiḏ·qā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

and Your salvation
תְּשׁוּעָתֶ֑ךָ (tə·šū·‘ā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8668: Deliverance, salvation

all day long,
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

though
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I cannot
לֹ֖א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

know
יָדַ֣עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3045: To know

their full measure.
סְפֹרֽוֹת׃ (sə·p̄ō·rō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5615: A numeration


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