This psalm is clearly the prayer of an elderly man threatened by his enemies.
Though his enemies conclude that God has abandoned him, the psalmist is confident that God will remain faithful.
I. Confidence in God Stated (71:1-8).
II. Confidence in God Practiced in Prayer (71:9-13).
III. Confidence in God Vindicated (71:14-24).
David prays that he might never be made ashamed of dependence upon God. With this petition, every true believer may come boldly to the throne of grace.
Psalm 71:1 In Thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
Psalm 71:2 Deliver me in Thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline Thine ear unto me, and save me.
Psalm 71:3 Be Thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; for Thou [art] my rock and my fortress.
Psalm 71:9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Psalm 71:17 O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared Thy wondrous works.
Psalm 71:23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto Thee; and my soul, which Thou hast redeemed."
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