Psalms 71:7 - Exposition

I am as a wonder unto many; or, as a portent, a prodigy —something montrous. Some explain, "as an object of God's singular favour from his youth" (Kay, Cheyne); others, "as a marvellous example of God's punishments" (Schultens, Hengstenberg, Professor Alexander, Canon Cook). The latter explanation is supported by Deuteronomy 28:46 , and, on the whole, seems preferable. But thou art my strong Refuge ( see above, Deuteronomy 28:3 , ad fin .).