Psalms 71:6 Meaning and Explanation
“By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God has sustained the psalmist from birth and deserves perpetual praise.
The Context of Psalms 71:6
God's faithfulness extends back to the speaker's birth.
What Does Psalms 71:6 Mean?
Birth imagery—'from the womb' and 'out of my mother's bowels'—emphasizes that God's care is primordial, not recent. This is not metaphorical but physical: God preserved life itself at its beginning. The language claims God's involvement in the deepest, earliest moments of existence.
The response to this care is praise 'continually'—ongoing gratitude. This verse moves from lament to doxology; it recalls God's faithfulness and in doing so reorients the speaker toward thanksgiving even amid present difficulty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 71:6
What does Psalms 71:6 mean?
God has sustained the psalmist from birth and deserves perpetual praise.
What is the context of Psalms 71:6?
God's faithfulness extends back to the speaker's birth.