Chapter commentary
Psalms Chapter 71
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Ps 71:1-24.
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Ps 71:1-24.
The Psalmist, probably in old age, appeals to God for help from his enemies, pleading his past favors, and stating his present need; and, in confidence of a hearing, he promises his grateful thanks and praise.
1-3. (Compare
Ps 30:1-3).
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3. 吩咐——字面意為「命定」，如
Ps 44:4; 68:28。
巖石……山寨——
(Ps 18:2)。
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3. given commandment--literally, "ordained," as in
Ps 44:4; 68:28.
rock . . . fortress--
(Ps 18:2).
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4, 5. 殘暴人——敗壞而心地惡劣者——按字面作「酸的」。
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4, 5. cruel man--corrupt and ill-natured--literally, "sour."
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5. 倚靠——指信賴的所在。
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5. trust--place of trust.
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6-9. 他從嬰孩時期便經歷神的看顧，而他所蒙的奇妙拯救，既成為讚美的緣由，也成為對將來信心的根基。
我的讚美……你——按字面作「在」或「藉著你」
（Ps 22:25）。
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6-9. His history from early infancy illustrated God's care, and his wonderful deliverances were at once occasions of praise and ground of confidence for the future.
my praise . . . of thee--literally, "in" or "by Thee"
(Ps 22:25).
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10, 11. 仇敵的詭計與惡意譏誚，促使他呼求救助（參所用的字詞，
撒下 17:12；詩 3:2；7:2）。
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10, 11. The craft and malicious taunts of his enemies now led him to call for aid (compare the terms used,
2Sa 17:12; Ps 3:2; 7:2).
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12. （參
詩 22:19；40:4）。
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12. (Compare
Ps 22:19; 40:4).
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13. （參
詩 35:4；40:14）。
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13. (Compare
Ps 35:4; 40:14).
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14-16. 他仇敵的滅亡，既彰顯神的信實，便成為他的拯救，也是他日後信靠的緣由。
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14-16. The ruin of his enemies, as illustrating God's faithfulness, is his deliverance, and a reason for future confidence.
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15. 因我不知道……其數——多到無法計算，因他不及一一數點。
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15. for I know . . . thereof--innumerable, as he had not time to count them.
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16. 靠……能力——或作倚靠其能力。
祢的公義——或作對敬虔之人應許的信實履行
（詩 7:17；31:1）。
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16. in the strength--or, relying on it.
thy righteousness--or, faithful performance of promises to the pious
(Ps 7:17; 31:1).
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17-21. 過去的經歷再次帶來鼓勵。
教導我等等——藉著護理之工。
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17-21. Past experience again encourages.
taught me, &c.--by providential dealings.
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19. 也極高大——卓越的（Ps 36:5；Isa 55:9）。
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19. is very high--distinguished
(Ps 36:5; Isa 55:9).
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20. 地的深處——卑微、低落的處境。
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20. depths of the earth--debased, low condition.
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21. 增大等等——即為我所作的大事（Ps 71:19；參看 Ps 40:5）。
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21. increase, &c.--that is, the great things done for me
(Ps 71:19;
compare
Ps 40:5).
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22-24. 在讚美的場合上，他如今加上獻上讚美的應許。
要……歌頌——字面是「要感謝」。
你的誠實——即論到你的誠實或信實。
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22-24. To the occasion of praise he now adds the promise to render it.
will . . . praise--literally, "will thank."
even thy truth--as to Thy truth or faithfulness.
Ps 71:1-24.
詩人可能年事已高，向神求助以脫離仇敵，懇求時陳述過去的恩惠與眼前的需要；並因確信必蒙垂聽而應許感恩與讚美。
1-3. （參
Ps 30:1-3）。