What is the meaning of Psalm 71:15? My mouth will declare The verse begins with an intentional choice: speaking out loud. Scripture often links the tongue to the overflow of the heart (Luke 6:45). • Psalm 34:1 says, “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips,” showing that vocal praise is a natural response to God’s goodness. • Psalm 40:9–10 pictures David not hiding God’s righteousness “within my heart,” but proclaiming it in the great assembly. By opening our mouths we actively witness to others, turning private faith into public testimony (Romans 10:9–10). Your righteousness Here the psalmist zeroes in on God’s moral perfection and justice. • Psalm 48:10 links God’s name and righteousness: “Your right hand is filled with righteousness.” • In Romans 1:17 Paul repeats the theme, “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith,” underscoring that God Himself defines what is right. Declaring His righteousness guards us from self-righteousness; we point to the perfect standard rather than our own efforts (2 Corinthians 5:21). and Your salvation Righteousness naturally leads to salvation, because God’s just character moves Him to rescue. • Exodus 15:2 declares, “The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.” • Jonah 2:9 ends with the simple confession, “Salvation is of the LORD,” reminding us that deliverance—whether from sin, enemies, or death—originates in Him alone. • New-Testament fulfillment shines in Acts 4:12: “There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” When we speak of salvation, we testify to God’s power to save in every era, culminating in Christ. all day long Praise is not a momentary burst but a steady rhythm. • Psalm 35:28 mirrors the line: “My tongue will proclaim Your righteousness, Your praise all day long.” • Psalm 119:97 shows how meditation on God’s law can saturate an entire day. • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 encourages continual prayer, implying that communion with God can be a lifestyle, not an appointment. Talking about God “all day long” keeps our focus vertical, shaping conversations, attitudes, and decisions. though I cannot know their full measure The psalmist confesses the limits of human understanding. • Psalm 139:17–18 marvels, “How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God… were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand.” • Romans 11:33 exclaims, “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” • Job 5:9 speaks of the Lord “doing wonders that cannot be fathomed.” Recognizing God’s immeasurable righteousness and salvation fosters humility: we speak boldly, yet we admit we only glimpse the edges of His glory (Ephesians 3:18–19). summary Psalm 71:15 invites believers to make vocal, continual, and humble proclamation of God’s flawless character and saving work. Our mouths become instruments of testimony, our days are filled with praise, and our hearts remain awed by the infinite greatness that we can celebrate but never fully comprehend. |
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