Psalms 71:15
My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
Study Note
Study Note
The aged psalmist's vow to proclaim God's righteousness and salvation 'all the day' is notable for its honest admission: 'for I know not the numbers thereof.' The incalculability of God's saving acts is itself the motivation for continuous praise — there is always more to tell than has yet been told. The verse models a theology of proclamation rooted not in exhaustive doctrinal knowledge but in the surplus of experienced grace. Paul's 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me' (Philippians 4:13) and his doxology 'O the depth of the riches' (Romans 11:33) reflect the same sense of standing before inexhaustible divine generosity.
Other Translations
My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, Andof thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.
My mouth recounteth Thy righteousness, All the day Thy salvation, For I have not known the numbers.
My mouth will make clear your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for they are more than may be measured.
Cross References
The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
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How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought …
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able …
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not …