Psalms 71:24

Verse

My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

My tongue will be talking of your righteousness all the day; for those whose purpose is to do me evil have been crushed and put to shame.

Free Bible Version

All day long I will tell about all the good things you have done, for those who tried to cause me misery have been disgraced and humiliated.

Geneva Bible 1599

My tongue also shall talke of thy righteousnesse daily: for they are confounded and brought vnto shame, that seeke mine hurt.

King James (Authorized) Version

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.

One Unity Resource Bible

My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for they are disappointed, and they are confounded, who want to harm me.

Translation for Translators

All day long I will tell people that you act righteously, because those who wanted to harm me will have been defeated and disgraced.

Unlocked Literal Bible

My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long; for they have been put to shame and are confused, those who sought my hurt.

Noah Webster Bible

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought to shame, that seek my hurt.

World English Bible

My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for they are disappointed, and they are confounded, who want to harm me.

Young's Literal Translation

My tongue also all the day uttereth Thy righteousness, Because ashamed — because confounded, Have been those seeking my evil!

Context

Be My Rock of Refuge

²³When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed. ²⁴My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.

Summary

Psalm 71:24 concludes with a powerful declaration of praise and gratitude to God. The psalmist acknowledges God's faithfulness, righteousness, and salvation throughout his life. This verse serves as a reminder to trust in God's unfailing love and to continually offer thanksgiving for His provision and protection. It reflects a heart of worship and confidence in God's sovereignty, encouraging believers to rely on Him in all circumstances. Ultimately, Psalm 71:24 exemplifies the joy and peace that come from a deep relationship with the Lord.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long,.... See Gill on Psa 71:16; for they are confounded; his adversaries, for whose confusion he prayed, Psa 71:13; for they are brought unto shame that seek my hurt; as Absalom and Ahithophel, being both brought to a shameful end. Next: Psalms Chapter 72

Psalms 71:24

Be My Rock of Refuge

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Berean Standard Bible

My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

My tongue will be talking of your righteousness all the day; for those whose purpose is to do me evil have been crushed and put to shame.

Free Bible Version

All day long I will tell about all the good things you have done, for those who tried to cause me misery have been disgraced and humiliated.

Geneva Bible 1599

My tongue also shall talke of thy righteousnesse daily: for they are confounded and brought vnto shame, that seeke mine hurt.

King James (Authorized) Version

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.

One Unity Resource Bible

My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for they are disappointed, and they are confounded, who want to harm me.

Translation for Translators

All day long I will tell people that you act righteously, because those who wanted to harm me will have been defeated and disgraced.

Unlocked Literal Bible

My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long; for they have been put to shame and are confused, those who sought my hurt.

Noah Webster Bible

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought to shame, that seek my hurt.

World English Bible

My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for they are disappointed, and they are confounded, who want to harm me.

Young's Literal Translation

My tongue also all the day uttereth Thy righteousness, Because ashamed — because confounded, Have been those seeking my evil!