Psalms 71:14-24 - Exposition

Regarding his prayers as heard, and their fulfilment as certain, the psalmist now betakes himself to praise and thanksgiving, He will never cease to hope; he will praise God more and more ( Psalms 71:14 ). He will spend the whole day in telling of God's righteousness and salvation ( Psalms 71:15 ). The mighty acts of the Lord shall form his theme, together with the righteousness of God, and of none other ( Psalms 71:16 ). As God has enabled him to declare his praise in the past ( Psalms 71:17 ), so he trusts to be still upheld and enabled to proclaim the same to the new generation ( Psalms 71:18 ). God's righteousness is "very high," and there is none like him ( Psalms 71:19 ). When he. brings men into trouble, it is only to "turn again and comfort them" ( Psalms 71:20 , Psalms 71:21 ). In conclusion, the writer promises that his hymns of praise shall not only be said, but sung, and accompanied with the melody of music ( Psalms 71:22 ). His lips and soul shall both rejoice together ( Psalms 71:23 ); and the praise of God shall employ his tongue without ceasing ( Psalms 71:24 ).