Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. New Living Translation O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do. English Standard Version O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. Berean Standard Bible O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds. King James Bible O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. New King James Version O God, You have taught me from my youth; And to this day I declare Your wondrous works. New American Standard Bible God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds. NASB 1995 O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds. NASB 1977 O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth; And I still declare Thy wondrous deeds. Legacy Standard Bible O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds. Amplified Bible O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous works and miraculous deeds. Christian Standard Bible God, you have taught me from my youth, and I still proclaim your wondrous works. Holman Christian Standard Bible God, You have taught me from my youth, and I still proclaim Your wonderful works. American Standard Version O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; And hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Contemporary English Version You have taught me since I was a child, and I never stop telling about your marvelous deeds. English Revised Version O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. GOD'S WORD® Translation O God, you have taught me ever since I was young, and I still talk about the miracles you have done. Good News Translation You have taught me ever since I was young, and I still tell of your wonderful acts. International Standard Version God, you taught me from my youth, so I am still declaring your awesome deeds. Majority Standard Bible O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds. NET Bible O God, you have taught me since I was young, and I am still declaring your amazing deeds. New Heart English Bible God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works. Webster's Bible Translation O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. World English Bible God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGod, You have taught me from my youth, "" And until now I declare Your wonders. Young's Literal Translation God, Thou hast taught me from my youth, And hitherto I declare Thy wonders. Smith's Literal Translation O God, thou didst teach me from my youth: and even to this will I announce thy wonders. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou hast taught me, O God, from my youth: and till now I will declare thy wonderful works. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible God, you have taught me from my youth; to this day I proclaim your wondrous deeds. New Revised Standard Version O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO God, thou hast taught me from my youth, so that I might declare thy wondrous works. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God is my teacher from my youth, and when shall I show your wonders? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth; And until now do I declare Thy wondrous works. Brenton Septuagint Translation O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and until now will I declare thy wonders; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge…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. 18Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.… Cross References Psalm 22:9-10 Yet You brought me forth from the womb; You made me secure at my mother’s breast. / From birth I was cast upon You; from my mother’s womb You have been my God. Isaiah 46:3-4 “Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been sustained from the womb, carried along since birth. / Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Psalm 119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. Luke 1:80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel. Jeremiah 1:5-7 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” / But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. Psalm 22:22 I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly. Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. 1 Samuel 2:26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man. Luke 2:40 And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him. Psalm 78:4-6 We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed. / For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, / that the coming generation would know them—even children yet to be born—to arise and tell their own children Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Matthew 21:15-16 But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” / “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?” Psalm 34:11 Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Isaiah 49:1 Listen to Me, O islands; pay attention, O distant peoples: The LORD called Me from the womb; from the body of My mother He named Me. Treasury of Scripture O God, you have taught me from my youth: and till now have I declared your wondrous works. thou hast Psalm 71:5 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. Psalm 119:9,102 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word… hitherto Psalm 66:16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. 1 Samuel 17:36,37 Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God… 2 Samuel 4:9 And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity, Jump to Previous Declare Declared Deeds Hitherto Marvellous Marvelous Proclaim Proclaimed Talking Taught Teacher Time Wonder Wonders Wondrous Works Young YouthJump to Next Declare Declared Deeds Hitherto Marvellous Marvelous Proclaim Proclaimed Talking Taught Teacher Time Wonder Wonders Wondrous Works Young YouthPsalm 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 O God, You have taught me from my youth This phrase reflects a lifelong relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of early spiritual education and guidance. In ancient Israel, religious instruction began at a young age, often within the family and community settings, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. The psalmist acknowledges God's role as a divine teacher, a theme echoed in Proverbs 22:6, which underscores the value of training a child in the way they should go. This lifelong learning from God can be seen as a type of Christ, who is often referred to as the Teacher in the New Testament (John 13:13). and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the teacher and the one whose deeds are proclaimed. 2. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist reflects on a lifelong relationship with God, emphasizing learning and proclamation. 3. Youth A period in the psalmist's life where foundational teachings from God began, highlighting the importance of early spiritual education. 4. Marvelous Deeds Refers to the acts of God that are worthy of proclamation, possibly including creation, deliverance, and personal salvation experiences. 5. Proclamation The act of declaring or announcing God's deeds, indicating an active and public expression of faith. Teaching Points The Importance of Early Spiritual EducationJust as the psalmist was taught from youth, it is crucial to instill biblical teachings in children to lay a strong foundation for their faith journey. Lifelong Learning and Growth Our relationship with God should be dynamic, growing from youth into old age, continually learning and experiencing His works. Proclaiming God's Deeds Believers are called to actively share and testify about God's marvelous works in their lives, serving as witnesses to His power and love. Reflecting on God's Faithfulness Regularly recalling and proclaiming God's deeds helps strengthen our faith and encourages others in their spiritual walk. Personal Testimony as a Tool for Evangelism Sharing personal experiences of God's work in our lives can be a powerful way to evangelize and inspire others.Verse 17. - O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Hitherto, i.e., have I always had thy guidance and instruction, and hitherto have I always had occasion to praise thy Name. Hence I am confident with respect to the future. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O God,אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים (’ĕlō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative You have taught me לִמַּדְתַּ֥נִי (lim·maḏ·ta·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn from my youth, מִנְּעוּרָ֑י (min·nə·‘ū·rāy) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 5271: Youth, the state, the persons and to this day וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while I proclaim אַגִּ֥יד (’ag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous Your marvelous deeds. נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā) Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful Links Psalm 71:17 NIVPsalm 71:17 NLT Psalm 71:17 ESV Psalm 71:17 NASB Psalm 71:17 KJV Psalm 71:17 BibleApps.com Psalm 71:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 71:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 71:17 French Bible Psalm 71:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 71:17 God you have taught me from my (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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