Psalms 71:15
Psalms 71:15 in Multiple Translations
My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.
My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, And of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.
My mouth will make clear your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for they are more than may be measured.
I will talk about your goodness and your salvation every day, even though it's more than I can understand.
My mouth shall daily rehearse thy righteousnesse, and thy saluation: for I knowe not the nomber.
My mouth recounteth Thy righteousness, All the day Thy salvation, For I have not known the numbers.
My mouth will tell about your righteousness, and of your salvation all day, though I don’t know its full measure.
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof .
And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Arabia, for him they shall always adore: they shall bless him all the day.
I will tell people that you do what is right; all day long I will tell people how you have saved me, although what you have done is more than I can fully understand.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 71:15
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Psalms 71:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פִּ֤/י
יְסַפֵּ֬ר
צִדְקָתֶ֗/ךָ
כָּל
הַ/יּ֥וֹם
תְּשׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ
כִּ֤י
לֹ֖א
יָדַ֣עְתִּי
סְפֹרֽוֹת
פִּ֤/י
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
יְסַפֵּ֬ר
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
צִדְקָתֶ֗/ךָ
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
N-fs | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
תְּשׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
deliverance
N-fs | Suff
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יָדַ֣עְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
סְפֹרֽוֹת
çᵉphôrâh
H5615
number
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 71:15
פִּ֤/י
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
יְסַפֵּ֬ר
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
צִדְקָתֶ֗/ךָ
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
N-fs | Suff
Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.
Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
תְּשׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
"deliverance"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means salvation or deliverance, often describing God's rescue of his people. It appears in books like Psalms and Isaiah, where God promises to save and deliver his people.
Definition: : salvation 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency) 1b) salvation (spiritual in sense) Also means: te.shu.ah (תְּשׁוּעָה ": victory" H8668H)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. See also: Judges 15:18; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 33:17.
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָדַ֣עְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
סְפֹרֽוֹת
çᵉphôrâh
H5615
"number"
N-fp
This Hebrew word means a number or numeration, often used to count people or things. In the Bible, numbering was important for census and taxation purposes, as seen in the books of Numbers and Revelation.
Definition: number
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: number. See also: Psalms 71:15.
Study Notes — Psalms 71:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 71:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 71:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 71:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
- Sermons on Psalms 71:15
Context — Be My Rock of Refuge
13May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace.
14But I will always hope and will praise You more and more.
15My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.
16I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone. 17O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 40:5 | Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us— none can compare to You— if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count. |
| 2 | Psalms 35:28 | Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long. |
| 3 | Psalms 71:8 | My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long. |
| 4 | Psalms 145:2 | Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. |
| 5 | Psalms 139:17–18 | How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You. |
| 6 | Psalms 71:24 | My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded. |
| 7 | Psalms 145:5–14 | the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made. All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions. The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. |
| 8 | Psalms 89:16 | They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult. |
| 9 | Psalms 30:12 | that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. |
| 10 | Psalms 40:9–10 | I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know. I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly. |
Psalms 71:15 Summary
This verse means that the psalmist wants to tell everyone about how good and fair God is, and about the salvation He offers, all day, every day. Even though the psalmist doesn't fully understand all of God's ways, he still wants to share what he knows with others, as seen in Psalms 71:15. This is something we can all do, by sharing our faith with others and living a life that reflects God's love, as encouraged in Matthew 28:18-20 and 1 Peter 3:15. By doing so, we can bring glory to God and help others come to know Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to declare God's righteousness and salvation?
Declaring God's righteousness and salvation means to proclaim and share with others the goodness and justice of God, as well as the salvation He offers through Jesus Christ, as seen in Psalms 71:15 and supported by verses like Romans 10:9-10.
How can we declare God's righteousness and salvation all day long?
We can declare God's righteousness and salvation all day long by sharing our faith with others, singing hymns and worship songs, and living a life that reflects God's love and character, as encouraged in Psalm 71:15 and Colossians 3:16.
What does it mean that the psalmist cannot know the full measure of God's righteousness and salvation?
The psalmist is acknowledging that God's righteousness and salvation are beyond human understanding, and that there is always more to learn and discover about God's character and plan, as expressed in Psalm 71:15 and echoed in Job 11:7-9.
How can we have hope and praise God even in difficult circumstances?
We can have hope and praise God even in difficult circumstances by trusting in His sovereignty and goodness, as seen in Psalms 71:14, and by remembering His past faithfulness and promises, as encouraged in Psalm 42:1-2 and Lamentations 3:22-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can declare God's righteousness and salvation in your daily life, and how can you make this a consistent practice?
- How does the psalmist's limitations in understanding God's righteousness and salvation encourage you to approach your own relationship with God?
- In what ways can you use your words and actions to proclaim God's righteousness and salvation to those around you, and what impact could this have on your community?
- What are some things that you are thankful for in your life that reflect God's righteousness and salvation, and how can you express your gratitude to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 71:15
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness,.... Both his punitive justice in taking vengeance on his enemies, agreeably to the above imprecations; and his faithfulness in the performance of promises
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 71:15
My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
i.e. Of thy salvations and mercies vouchsafed to me, which being innumerable, oblige me the more to celebrate thy praises.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
Psalms 71:15 My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness [and] thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers [thereof].Ver. 15. My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation] Lo, here, a sweet and comfortable conjunction of God’ s righteousness and our salvation. See 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7. For I know not the numbers thereof] Or, though I know not, &c., by a modest correction, since they may be celebrated, but not enumerated. Littora quot conchas, quot amaena rosaria flores, Quotve soporiferum grana papaver habet: Sylva feras quot alit, quot piscibus unda natatur, Et tenerum pennis acra pulsar avis (Ovid.). So many, and ten thousand times more, are God’ s lovingkindnesses. The psalmist elsewhere venteth himself by an exclamation, Psalms 31:19.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
(15) Comp. Psalms 40:5, which indicates the meaning here. Mere reminiscence must give place to actual calculation, which too must fail before the sense of Divine interference in his favour.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
Verse 15. I know not the numbers] I must be continually in the spirit of gratitude, praise, and obedience, for thy blessings to me are innumerable.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 71:15
15. My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, And of thy salvation all the day; For I know not the tale thereof. Salvation is coupled with righteousness, because the one is the outcome and visible manifestation of the other. Cp. Psalms 71:2; Isaiah 45:21. There is a play in the Heb. on the words tell and tale. They are derived from the same root, which, like tell in old English, means both to count and to recount. God’s mercies are an inexhaustible theme. Cp. Psalms 40:5; Psalms 139:17-18.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:15
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness ... - See the notes at Psalms 71:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 71:15
15. Thy righteousness and thy salvation—Two words literally translated and everywhere well defined. “God’s salvation stands to his righteousness in the relation of effect to cause.
Sermons on Psalms 71:15
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Give to Jesus Glory by Earle Maxwell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a song of testimony in our lives. He shares a personal experience of traveling in the Philippines and witnessing the |
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Knowing the Mind of Christ by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a generation that will walk with God and allow Him to be in control. He highlights the importance of obedience and starting smal |
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(The Church in the Last Days) 01 - Tree of Life or Tree of Death by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of opposing and exposing the powers of darkness in our lives. He encourages listeners to question old traditions and teaching |
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Delight Ourselves in the Lord by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith encourages listeners to delight themselves in the Lord and put their trust in Him. He emphasizes the power of God to transform lives and bring pe |
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Book of Acts Series - Part 40 | the Plan by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of having a plan in various aspects of life. He highlights how society operates with plans in businesses, universities, and eve |
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Week of Meetings 1974-02 Romans 1:21 by James R. Cochrane | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing 2 Timothy 3:1, which warns of perilous times in the last days where people will be lovers of themselves and money. The speaker the |
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If My Words Abide in You by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the importance of memorizing scripture to deepen understanding, strengthen faith, shape worldview, overcome temptation, guard the mind, and minister to other |