Psalm 71:17
New International Version
Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.

New Living Translation
O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do.

English Standard Version
O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.

Berean Standard Bible
O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.

King James Bible
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

New King James Version
O God, You have taught me from my youth; And to this day I declare Your wondrous works.

New American Standard Bible
God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.

NASB 1995
O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.

NASB 1977
O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth; And I still declare Thy wondrous deeds.

Legacy Standard Bible
O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.

Amplified Bible
O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous works and miraculous deeds.

Christian Standard Bible
God, you have taught me from my youth, and I still proclaim your wondrous works.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
God, You have taught me from my youth, and I still proclaim Your wonderful works.

American Standard Version
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; And hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Contemporary English Version
You have taught me since I was a child, and I never stop telling about your marvelous deeds.

English Revised Version
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
O God, you have taught me ever since I was young, and I still talk about the miracles you have done.

Good News Translation
You have taught me ever since I was young, and I still tell of your wonderful acts.

International Standard Version
God, you taught me from my youth, so I am still declaring your awesome deeds.

Majority Standard Bible
O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.

NET Bible
O God, you have taught me since I was young, and I am still declaring your amazing deeds.

New Heart English Bible
God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.

Webster's Bible Translation
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

World English Bible
God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
God, You have taught me from my youth, "" And until now I declare Your wonders.

Young's Literal Translation
God, Thou hast taught me from my youth, And hitherto I declare Thy wonders.

Smith's Literal Translation
O God, thou didst teach me from my youth: and even to this will I announce thy wonders.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou hast taught me, O God, from my youth: and till now I will declare thy wonderful works.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You have taught me from my youth, O God. And so I will declare your wonders continuously,

New American Bible
God, you have taught me from my youth; to this day I proclaim your wondrous deeds.

New Revised Standard Version
O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, so that I might declare thy wondrous works.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
God is my teacher from my youth, and when shall I show your wonders?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth; And until now do I declare Thy wondrous works.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and until now will I declare thy wonders;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge
16I will enter in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone. 17O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds. 18Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.…

Cross References
Psalm 22:9-10
Yet You brought me forth from the womb; You made me secure at my mother’s breast. / From birth I was cast upon You; from my mother’s womb You have been my God.

Isaiah 46:3-4
“Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been sustained from the womb, carried along since birth. / Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.

2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 119:99
I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.

Luke 1:80
And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.

Jeremiah 1:5-7
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” / But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak.

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

Deuteronomy 4:9
Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.

1 Samuel 2:26
And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.

Luke 2:40
And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.

Psalm 78:4-6
We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed. / For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, / that the coming generation would know them—even children yet to be born—to arise and tell their own children

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Matthew 21:15-16
But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” / “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”

Psalm 34:11
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Isaiah 49:1
Listen to Me, O islands; pay attention, O distant peoples: The LORD called Me from the womb; from the body of My mother He named Me.


Treasury of Scripture

O God, you have taught me from my youth: and till now have I declared your wondrous works.

thou hast

Psalm 71:5
For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.

Psalm 119:9,102
BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word…

hitherto

Psalm 66:16
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

1 Samuel 17:36,37
Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God…

2 Samuel 4:9
And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

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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














O God
The invocation "O God" is a direct address to the Almighty, reflecting a personal and intimate relationship with the Creator. In Hebrew, the word for God here is "Elohim," a plural form that denotes majesty and power. This term is used throughout the Old Testament to emphasize God's sovereignty and might. The psalmist's use of "O God" signifies a deep reverence and acknowledgment of God's supreme authority and presence in his life.

You have taught me
The phrase "You have taught me" indicates a lifelong process of learning and discipleship under God's guidance. The Hebrew root for "taught" is "lamad," which means to learn or to be trained. This suggests an ongoing, dynamic relationship where God imparts wisdom and understanding. Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of passing down teachings and commandments from generation to generation, emphasizing the importance of divine instruction in shaping one's life.

from my youth
"From my youth" highlights the psalmist's long-standing relationship with God, beginning in his early years. The Hebrew word for "youth" is "na'ar," which can refer to a young person or a servant. This phrase underscores the idea of being nurtured and molded by God's teachings from a young age, suggesting a foundation of faith and trust built over time. It also reflects the biblical principle of training children in the ways of the Lord, as seen in Proverbs 22:6.

and to this day
The continuation "and to this day" signifies the enduring nature of God's instruction and the psalmist's commitment to it. This phrase implies a consistency and faithfulness in the relationship between the psalmist and God. It suggests that the teachings received in youth have been a guiding force throughout the psalmist's life, providing stability and direction. This reflects the biblical theme of God's unchanging nature and the timeless relevance of His word.

I proclaim
"I proclaim" indicates an active declaration or testimony of God's works and teachings. The Hebrew root "nagad" means to make known or to declare. This suggests a sense of responsibility and joy in sharing the knowledge and experiences of God's faithfulness with others. It reflects the biblical mandate to bear witness to God's goodness and to spread His truth, as seen in the Great Commission in the New Testament.

Your marvelous deeds
The phrase "Your marvelous deeds" refers to the wondrous acts of God, which inspire awe and reverence. The Hebrew word for "marvelous" is "pala," meaning extraordinary or beyond comprehension. This highlights the miraculous and divine nature of God's interventions in the world. The psalmist's acknowledgment of these deeds serves as a reminder of God's power and faithfulness throughout history, encouraging believers to trust in His continued presence and action in their lives.

Verse 17. - O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Hitherto, i.e., have I always had thy guidance and instruction, and hitherto have I always had occasion to praise thy Name. Hence I am confident with respect to the future.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
O God,
אֱ‍ֽלֹהִ֗ים (’ĕlō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

You have taught me
לִמַּדְתַּ֥נִי (lim·maḏ·ta·nî)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn

from my youth,
מִנְּעוּרָ֑י (min·nə·‘ū·rāy)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5271: Youth, the state, the persons

and to this day
וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

I proclaim
אַגִּ֥יד (’ag·gîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

Your marvelous deeds.
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful


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