Psalms 71:8

“Let my mouth be filled [with] thy praise, etc.] Or “thy praise shall fill my mouth” f961; which shows that his heart was affected with the goodness of God to him, and that he had a deep impression and sense of it upon him; for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks; and for the mouth to be filled with the praise of God, is to speak largely, publicly, and with great delight, in the praise of God, his divine perfections and benefits; [and with] thy honour all the day; the excellency of his nature, the glory of his majesty, the honour due unto him, on account of his being, attributes, and blessings of providence and grace; a work to be employed in all the day, evening, morning, and…”

“Let my mouth be filled - This is an appeal to himself, in view of the goodness of God, to praise him always. See the notes at Psalms 35:28. With thy praise - With the expressions of praise. And with thy honor all the day - With such expressions as shall promote thy glory, and make thy honor known. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Psa 71:15, Psa 71:24, Psa 35:28, Psa 51:14, Psa 51:15, Psa 145:1, Psa 145:2, Psa 146:2 Psalms 71:9”