Psalms 71:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 71:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, [And] of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers [thereof].” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, [And] of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers [thereof].
Psalms 71:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 71

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, [And] of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers [thereof].

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness, etc.] Both his punitive justice in taking vengeance on his enemies, agreeably to the above imprecations; and his faithfulness in the performance of promises of good things unto him; as also his essential righteousness displayed and glorified in the redemption that is by Christ; and particularly the righteousness of Christ, accepted of God, and imputed by him; which the psalmist with his mouth declared his faith in, expressed his joy at, and set forth in a strong manner the glory and excellency of it, and determined to make mention of it, and of that only, as in (<197116>Psalm 71:16); [and] thy salvation all the day; both temporal and eternal; the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness ... - See the notes at Psalms 71:8. The word “righteousness” here refers to the righteous character of God, particularly as manifested in his behalf; the word “salvation” refers to what God had done to deliver him from his dangers. For I know not the numbers thereof - That is, I cannot estimate the amount of thy favors; they are innumerable. See the notes at Psalms 40:5. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The numbers - Of thy salvations and mercies vouchsafed to me. Psalms 71:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“My mouth: Psa 71:8, Psa 71:24, Psa 22:22-25, Psa 30:12, Psa 40:9, Psa 40:10, Psa 145:2, Psa 145:5-14 all the day: Psa 35:28, Psa 89:16 I know: Psa 40:5, Psa 40:12, Psa 139:17, Psa 139:18 Psalms 71:16”
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