Psalms 71:17 Meaning and Explanation
“O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God has instructed the psalmist since youth, and he has been faithful in proclaiming God's works.
The Context of Psalms 71:17
The psalmist recalls his long history of learning from and testifying to God.
What Does Psalms 71:17 Mean?
Education by God ('taught me from my youth') shapes the entire life. The psalmist's declaration of God's works ('wondrous works') is not new or tentative but consistent, stretching from youth to the present moment ('hitherto'). This is a record of faithfulness.
The verse establishes the psalmist's credibility: he is not improvising or stumbling into faith but continuing a pattern established long ago. His current prayers are rooted in decades of experience and testimony.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 71:17
What does Psalms 71:17 mean?
God has instructed the psalmist since youth, and he has been faithful in proclaiming God's works.
What is the context of Psalms 71:17?
The psalmist recalls his long history of learning from and testifying to God.