Psalms 71:20 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God, who has allowed the psalmist to face severe troubles, will revive and restore him.
The Context of Psalms 71:20
God allows troubles but also promises revival and restoration.
What Does Psalms 71:20 Mean?
The verse acknowledges that God has shown (permitted) these troubles—they are not outside His awareness or control. Yet the same God who allows distress also 'quickens' (revives, gives life) and 'brings up from the depths.' The movement is from death-like depths to restoration.
This is resurrection theology without the jargon: the psalmist speaks of being brought from absolute depths to life. The parallelism suggests that revival and ascent are God's final word, not the depths themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 71:20
What does Psalms 71:20 mean?
God, who has allowed the psalmist to face severe troubles, will revive and restore him.
What is the context of Psalms 71:20?
God allows troubles but also promises revival and restoration.