Psalm 71:16
New International Version
I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign LORD; I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone.

New Living Translation
I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign LORD. I will tell everyone that you alone are just.

English Standard Version
With the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD I will come; I will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone.

Berean Standard Bible
I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.

King James Bible
I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

New King James Version
I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.

New American Standard Bible
I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, Yours alone.

NASB 1995
I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, Yours alone.

NASB 1977
I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Thy righteousness, Thine alone.

Legacy Standard Bible
I will come with the mighty deeds of Lord Yahweh; I will bring to remembrance Your righteousness, Yours alone.

Amplified Bible
I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord GOD [and in His strength]; I will make mention of Your righteousness, Yours alone.

Christian Standard Bible
I come because of the mighty acts of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I come because of the mighty acts of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness, Yours alone.

American Standard Version
I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Jehovah: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

Contemporary English Version
I will praise you, LORD God, for your mighty deeds and your power to save.

English Revised Version
I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will come with the mighty deeds of the Almighty LORD. I will praise your righteousness, yours alone.

Good News Translation
I will go in the strength of the LORD God; I will proclaim your goodness, yours alone.

International Standard Version
Lord GOD, I will come in the power of your mighty acts, remembering your righteousness—yours alone.

Majority Standard Bible
I will enter in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.

NET Bible
I will come and tell about the mighty acts of the sovereign LORD. I will proclaim your justice--yours alone.

New Heart English Bible
I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord GOD. I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

World English Bible
I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Yahweh. I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I come in [the] might of Lord YHWH, "" I mention Your righteousness—Yours alone.

Young's Literal Translation
I come in the might of the Lord Jehovah, I mention Thy righteousness -- Thine only.

Smith's Literal Translation
I will go in the strength of the Lord Jehovah: I will keep in remembrance thy justice, thine alone.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will enter into the powers of the Lord: O Lord, I will be mindful of thy justice alone.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will enter into the powers of the Lord. I will be mindful of your justice alone, O Lord.

New American Bible
I will speak of the mighty works of the Lord; O GOD, I will tell of your singular justice.

New Revised Standard Version
I will come praising the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD, I will praise your righteousness, yours alone.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will go in the strength of the LORD; I will make mention of thy righteousness even of thine only.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall enter into the manliness of LORD JEHOVAH, and I shall mention your righteousness, I alone!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I will come with Thy mighty acts, O Lord GOD; I will make mention of Thy righteousness, even of Thine only.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will go on in the might of the Lord: O Lord, I will make mention of thy righteousness only.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge
15My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure. 16I will enter 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
Isaiah 40:10
Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.

Isaiah 45:24
Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.

Isaiah 63:1
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 49:26
I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Isaiah 50:2
Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst.

Isaiah 52:10
The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 59:16
He saw that there was no man; He was amazed that there was no one to intercede. So His own arm brought salvation, and His own righteousness sustained Him.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

2 Corinthians 12:9
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

2 Corinthians 10:4
The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.


Treasury of Scripture

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of your righteousness, even of your only.

I will go

Psalm 29:11
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

Deuteronomy 33:25
Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.

Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

I will make

Isaiah 26:13
O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name.

Isaiah 63:7
I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

thy righteousness

Psalm 71:2,15,19,24
Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me…

Psalm 51:14
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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Psalm 71
1. David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's favor, prays both for himself,
10. and against the enemies of his soul
14. He promises constancy
17. He prays for perseverance
19. He praises God, and promises to do it cheerfully














I will enter
The phrase "I will enter" signifies a deliberate and conscious decision to approach or engage in an action. In the Hebrew context, the verb often implies movement towards a sacred space or a divine presence. This reflects the psalmist's intentionality in seeking God's presence and strength. The act of entering is not passive but an active pursuit of communion with God, highlighting the importance of personal agency in one's spiritual journey.

in the strength
The word "strength" in Hebrew is often associated with might, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. It is not merely physical strength but encompasses moral and spiritual fortitude. The psalmist acknowledges that true strength comes from God, and it is in His power that one can face life's challenges. This reliance on divine strength underscores a theme prevalent throughout the Psalms: human weakness contrasted with God's omnipotence.

of the Lord GOD
The use of "Lord GOD" combines two significant names of God: "Adonai" (Lord) and "Yahweh" (GOD). "Adonai" emphasizes God's sovereignty and authority, while "Yahweh" is the covenant name of God, highlighting His eternal and unchanging nature. Together, they remind the reader of God's supreme power and His faithful commitment to His people. This duality assures the believer of God's ability and willingness to provide strength and support.

I will proclaim
To "proclaim" is to announce or declare publicly. In the Hebrew tradition, proclamation is an act of worship and testimony. It involves speaking forth God's deeds and attributes, thereby glorifying Him and encouraging others. The psalmist's commitment to proclaiming God's works reflects a heart of gratitude and a desire to share the goodness of God with others, fulfilling the call to be a witness to His greatness.

Your righteousness
"Righteousness" in the biblical sense refers to God's moral perfection and justice. It is an attribute of God that denotes His faithfulness to His promises and His just dealings with humanity. The psalmist's focus on God's righteousness highlights the assurance that God acts rightly and justly in all circumstances. This serves as a foundation for trust and hope, knowing that God's actions are always aligned with His holy character.

and Yours alone
The phrase "and Yours alone" emphasizes exclusivity and singularity. It acknowledges that the righteousness and strength the psalmist relies on are solely God's, not shared with any other deity or human source. This declaration of God's unique and unparalleled nature reinforces the monotheistic belief central to the Hebrew faith. It calls believers to recognize and honor God as the sole source of righteousness and strength in their lives.

(16) I will go . . .--Rather, I will come with the Lord Jehovah's mighty deeds, i.e., come with the tale of them (as last verse) and praise of them into the Temple. (Comp. Psalm 5:7; Psalm 66:13.)

Verse 16. - I will go in the strength of the Lord God; literally, I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord God (Revised Version); i.e. I will bring these acts forward, and make mention of them in my songs of praise. I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. I will attribute my deliverance to no strength, or efforts, or righteousness of my own (see Psalm 20:7; Psalm 44:3, 6), but to thy righteousness - i.e. thy faithfulness and truth - only.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will enter
אָב֗וֹא (’ā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

in the strength
בִּ֭גְבֻרוֹת (biḡ·ḇu·rō·wṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory

of the Lord
אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

GOD;
יְהוִ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

I will proclaim
אַזְכִּ֖יר (’az·kîr)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

Your righteousness—
צִדְקָתְךָ֣ (ṣiḏ·qā·ṯə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

Yours alone.
לְבַדֶּֽךָ׃ (lə·ḇad·de·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of


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