Psalms 71:16

Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year

በጌታ ኃይል እገባለሁ፥ አቤቱ፥ ጽድቅህን ብቻ አስባለሁ።

What Does This Mean?

The speaker in Psalms 71:16 declares that they will rely on the strength of the Lord and will speak only of God's righteousness. This verse is a declaration of trust and focus on God's goodness.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're on a big playground, and you feel really safe because your best friend is there to help you. That's like the person in this verse who feels strong and safe with God's help. They want to tell everyone about how good God is.

Historical Background

Psalm 71 was written by King David, who often wrote psalms during his reign in ancient Israel. This psalm was likely composed during a time when David was facing challenges and needed to reaffirm his trust in God.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can remind someone who is going through a difficult time, like a job loss or health issue, to trust in God's strength and focus on His righteousness instead of their problems.

Topics

• trust
• strength
• righteousness
• faith
• hope
• salvation

Related Verses

• Psalms 18:1
• Psalms 89:14
• Psalms 97:2
• 1 Corinthians 10:13
• Romans 15:13

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'make mention of thy righteousness'?

To make mention of God's righteousness means to focus on and share the truth about God's moral excellence and faithfulness in every situation.

Why is the speaker only mentioning God's righteousness?

The speaker is emphasizing God's righteousness to highlight that this attribute alone is sufficient for trust and assurance, overshadowing any human effort or righteousness.

How does this verse relate to personal strength?

This verse teaches that true strength comes from relying on God's power and righteousness, not from one's own efforts, thus guiding believers to seek divine strength.

Can this verse be used in a prayer?

Yes, this verse can be used in prayer to express trust in God's strength and to ask for the grace to focus solely on His righteousness in all aspects of life.