PsaumesChapitre 71

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

In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; turn your ear to me and save me.

Be for me a rock of refuge where I may always come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.

My God, deliver me from the hand of the wicked, from the grip of the unjust and the ruthless.

For you are my hope, Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.

On you I have leaned since birth; you brought me from my mother's womb. My praise is always of you.

I have become a wonder to many, but you are my strong refuge.

My mouth is filled with your praise, with your splendor all day long.

Do not cast me off in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails.

For my enemies speak against me, and those who watch for my life conspire together.

They say, "God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him."

God, do not be far from me; my God, hurry to help me.

Let those who accuse me be put to shame and destroyed; let those who seek my ruin be wrapped in disgrace and humiliation.

But I will always hope, and I will praise you more and more.

My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your saving deeds all day long, though their number is beyond me.

I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone.

God, you have taught me from my youth, and to this day I declare your wonders.

Even to old age and gray hair, God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your arm to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.

Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heights; you have done great things. God, who is like you?

You who have made me see many troubles and hardships will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will raise me up again.

You will increase my honor and turn to comfort me.

And I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God; I will sing to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.

My lips will shout for joy when I sing to you, and so will my soul, which you have redeemed.

My tongue too will speak of your righteousness all day long, for those who sought my ruin have been shamed and disgraced.

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Chapitre 71

Main Theme: An aging believer asks for God's continued protection and promises to proclaim His greatness to future generations.

Content: The psalmist seeks refuge in God and prays for deliverance from enemies who claim that God has abandoned him. He recalls his lifelong trust in God—from the womb into old age—and pleads not to be forsaken when strength fails. The psalm culminates in praise and a promise to declare God's righteousness and mighty deeds to coming generations.

Key Words/Images:

Rock and Fortress (צוּר, מְצוּדָה): God as an unassailable refuge and sure protection.
From the womb into old age: Expresses lifelong dependence on and trust in God.
Proclaim to the generations: The desire to pass on God's mighty deeds to future generations.
Righteousness (צִדְקָה): God's faithful acts as the foundation for salvation and praise.

Contexte historique

Historical and Cultural Context for Psalm 71

Key Terms

The psalm contains several Hebrew expressions that illuminate the situation of the aging petitioner. The word גוֹזִי (gozi) in verse 6 is rare and is often translated as "the one who took me out" or "the one who separated me from my mother's womb," pointing to God as the one who guided birth—a role otherwise assigned to the midwife. This underscores the psalmist's lifelong dependence on God.

The expression כְּמוֹפֵת (kemofet, "like a sign/wonder") in verse 7 can mean both an omen and a miracle. In this context, it describes how the psalmist's life—with all its trials—has become a public example for others, either as a warning or as testimony to God's faithfulness.

תְּהֹמוֹת הָאָרֶץ (tehomot ha'arets, "the depths of the earth") in verse 20 refers to the cosmic abyss beneath the earth, associated with the realm of the dead in ancient Near Eastern thought. The prayer to be "brought up again" from this depth expresses hope for deliverance from a state akin to death.

Events and Customs

The psalm's references to נֶבֶל (nevel, harp) and כִּנּוֹר (kinnor, lyre) in verse 22 reflect the practices of temple music. These instruments were central to Israel's worship and were played by Levitical musicians. The promise to praise God with these instruments may indicate a formal thanksgiving service in the temple following experienced deliverance.

The psalm's strong emphasis on "proclaiming" and "telling" (verses 15, 17, 18) reflects the Israelite custom of orally transmitting the story of salvation. The older generation had a sacred responsibility to pass on testimony about God's deeds to future generations, as we also see in Deuteronomy 6:7.

Chapter-Specific Observations

Psalm 71 has no heading in the Hebrew text, which is unusual for this part of the Book of Psalms. It shares significant linguistic material with Psalms 22, 31, 35, and 70. In particular, verses 1–3 have strong parallels to Psalm 31:2–4, and the psalm immediately follows Psalm 70, with which it shares thematic elements. This has led to discussion about whether the psalm represents a revised collection of older psalmic elements. The Greek Septuagint translation attributes the psalm to David and links it to "the sons of Jonadab and the first captives," but this attribution is not found in the Hebrew text.

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Refuge — A safe place or protection, especially in a spiritual context. In Psalm 71, the psalmist seeks God's refuge and protection.
Lord — A title used to show respect and reverence toward God. In this context, the Lord is the one who gives strength, protection, and salvation.
Salvation — The term used to describe God's act of saving people from sin and its consequences. Salvation also includes a hope for eternal life in God's presence.
Enemies — Persons or forces that oppose the psalmist or God's people. Enemies can be both human and spiritual, and the psalmist asks God for protection against them.
Righteousness — The principle of acting rightly and justly according to God's laws and will. The psalmist prays that God's righteousness will be demonstrated through his actions and judgment.
Hope — A positive expectation for the future, based on God's promises and goodness. The psalmist expresses his hope in God and His ability to protect and save.
Praise — An expression of gratitude, honor, and worship to God through song or poetry. The psalmist praises God for His goodness and power, and encourages others to do the same.