Psalms 71:24

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 71:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; For they are put to shame, for they are confounded, that seek my hurt. Psalm 72 [A Psalm] of Solomon.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; For they are put to shame, for they are confounded, that seek my hurt. Psalm 72 [A Psalm] of Solomon.
Psalms 71:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 71

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; For they are put to shame, for they are confounded, that seek my hurt. Psalm 72 [A Psalm] of Solomon.

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 tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long, etc.] (See Gill on “<197116>Psalm 71:16”); for they are confounded; his adversaries, for whose confusion he prayed, (<197113>Psalm 71:13); for they are brought unto shame that seek my hurt; as Absalom and Ahithophel, being both brought to a shameful end.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness - Thy righteous character; the truthfulness, the goodness, the fidelity which thou hast manifested in delivering me. The word rendered “talk” means properly to meditate; then, to think aloud, to talk to oneself; and the idea may be, that his mind would be so full of the subject that he would give utterance to his thoughts in audible expressions when alone. It denotes fullness of heart, and language naturally flowing out from a full soul. All the day long - Continually. This shall occupy my mind at all times. See the notes at Psalms 1:2. For they are confounded ... - That is, they are put to confusion; they are disappointed in their hopes; they…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“My tongue: Psa 71:8, Psa 71:15, Psa 37:30; Deu 11:19; Pro 10:20, Pro 10:21; Mat 12:35; Eph 4:29 for they: Psa 71:13, Psa 18:37-43, Psa 92:11; Co1 15:25 Next: Psalms Chapter 72”
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