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Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me. <a href="/esv/psalms/71.htm">English Standard Version</a> So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. <a href="/bsb/psalms/71.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. <a href="/kjv/psalms/71.htm">King James Bible</a> Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/71.htm">New King James Version</a> Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/71.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And even when I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come. <a href="/nasb/psalms/71.htm">NASB 1995</a> And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/71.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Thy strength to this generation, Thy power to all who are to come. <a href="/lsb/psalms/71.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your might to all who are to come. <a href="/amp/psalms/71.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And even when I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not abandon me, Until I declare Your [mighty] strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come. <a href="/csb/psalms/71.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Even while I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me, while I proclaim your power to another generation, your strength to all who are to come. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/71.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Even when I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me. Then I will proclaim Your power to another generation, Your strength to all who are to come. <a href="/asv/psalms/71.htm">American Standard Version</a> Yea, even when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not, Until I have declared thy strength unto the next generation, Thy might to every one that is to come. <a href="/cev/psalms/71.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't leave me when I am old and my hair turns gray. Let me tell future generations about your mighty power. <a href="/erv/psalms/71.htm">English Revised Version</a> Yea, even when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have declared thy strength unto the next generation, thy might to every one that is to come. <a href="/gwt/psalms/71.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Even when I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me live to tell the people of this age what your strength has accomplished, to tell about your power to all who will come. <a href="/gnt/psalms/71.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now that I am old and my hair is gray, do not abandon me, O God! Be with me while I proclaim your power and might to all generations to come. <a href="/isv/psalms/71.htm">International Standard Version</a> Also, when I reach old age and have gray hair, God, do not forsake me, until I have declared your power to this generation and your might to the next one. <a href="/msb/psalms/71.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. <a href="/net/psalms/71.htm">NET Bible</a> Even when I am old and gray, O God, do not abandon me, until I tell the next generation about your strength, and those coming after me about your power. <a href="/nheb/psalms/71.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Yes, even when I am old and gray-haired, God, do not forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation, your might to everyone who is to come. <a href="/wbt/psalms/71.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have shown thy strength to this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. <a href="/web/psalms/71.htm">World English Bible</a> Yes, even when I am old and gray-haired, God, don’t forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation, your might to everyone who is to come. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/71.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And also to old age and grey hairs, "" O God, do not forsake me, "" Until I declare Your strength to a generation, "" Your might to everyone that comes. <a href="/ylt/psalms/71.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And also unto old age and grey hairs, O God, forsake me not, Till I declare Thy strength to a generation, To every one that cometh Thy might. <a href="/slt/psalms/71.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And also even to old age and grayness, O God, thou wilt not forsake me; till I shall announce thine arm to the generation, thy strength to every one who shall come:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/71.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And unto old age and grey hairs: O God, forsake me not, Until I shew forth thy arm to all the generation that is to come: Thy power, <a href="/cpdv/psalms/71.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 70:18>even in old age and with grey hairs. Do not abandon me, O God, while I announce your arm to every future generation: your power <a href="/nabre/psalms/71.htm">New American Bible</a> Now that I am old and gray, do not forsake me, God, That I may proclaim your might to all generations yet to come, Your power <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/71.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to all the generations to come. Your power<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/71.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now also to old age and gray hairs, O God, forsake me not; until I have shown thy strength and thy might to the generation that is to come. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/71.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Leave me not to old age and seniority until I show your arm and your power to the coming generation!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/71.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And even unto old age and hoary hairs, O God, forsake me not; Until I have declared Thy strength unto the next generation, Thy might to every one that is to come. <a href="/sep/psalms/71.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> even until I am old and advanced in years. O God, forsake me not; until I shall have declared thine arm to all the generation that is to come: <a href="/parallel/psalms/71-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8571" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/71.htm">In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge</a> …17O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds. 18<a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">Even</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">when</a> <a href="/hebrew/2209.htm" title="2209: ziq·nāh (N-fs) -- Old age. Feminine of zaqen; old age.">I am old</a> <a href="/hebrew/7872.htm" title="7872: wə·śê·ḇāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Hoary head, old age. Feminine of seyb; old age.">and gray,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: ta·‘az·ḇê·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">forsake me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: ’ag·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To be conspicuous. ">I proclaim</a> <a href="/hebrew/2220.htm" title="2220: zə·rō·w·‘ă·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Arm, shoulder, strength. Or zroao; and zrowpah; or zrowah; from zara'; the arm, or the foreleg; figuratively, force.">Your power</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: lə·ḏō·wr (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">to the next generation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1369.htm" title="1369: gə·ḇū·rā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Strength, might. Feminine passive participle from the same as gibbowr; force; by implication, valor, victory.">Your might</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">who are to come.</a> 19Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Psalm 22:30-31</a> Posterity will serve Him; they will declare the Lord to a new generation. / They will come and proclaim His righteousness to a people yet unborn—all that He has done. <a href="/psalms/78-4.htm">Psalm 78:4-6</a> We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed. / For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, / that the coming generation would know them—even children yet to be born—to arise and tell their own children <a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Psalm 145:4</a> One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— <a href="/deuteronomy/4-9.htm">Deuteronomy 4:9</a> Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. <a href="/isaiah/38-19.htm">Isaiah 38:19</a> The living, only the living, can thank You, as I do today; fathers will tell their children about Your faithfulness. <a href="/joel/1-3.htm">Joel 1:3</a> Tell it to your children; let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation. <a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a> And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Titus 2:2-3</a> Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance. / Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1-3</a> As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: / Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. <a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Psalm 48:13-14</a> consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation. / For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even till death. <a href="/psalms/102-18.htm">Psalm 102:18</a> Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD. <a href="/psalms/119-111.htm">Psalm 119:111</a> Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. <a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Isaiah 46:4</a> Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. <a href="/isaiah/59-21.htm">Isaiah 59:21</a> “As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore,” says the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed your strength to this generation, and your power to every one that is to come.Now<a href="/psalms/71-9.htm">Psalm 71:9</a> Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.<a href="/genesis/27-1.htm">Genesis 27:1</a> And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.<a href="/1_samuel/4-15.htm">1 Samuel 4:15,18</a> Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see… when I am old and grey-headed [heb.<a href="/psalms/78-4.htm">Psalm 78:4,6</a> We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done… <a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Psalm 145:4,5</a> One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts… <a href="/exodus/13-8.htm">Exodus 13:8,14-17</a> And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth out of Egypt… strength [heb.<a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Isaiah 51:9</a> Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?<a href="/isaiah/53-1.htm">Isaiah 53:1</a> Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/71-9.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/71-15.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/psalms/71-9.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/psalms/61-6.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/psalms/61-6.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/job/38-29.htm">Gray</a> <a href="/job/41-32.htm">Gray-Haired</a> <a href="/job/15-10.htm">Gray-Headed</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Grey</a> <a href="/job/15-10.htm">Greyheaded</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-2.htm">Grey-Headed</a> <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Hairs</a> <a href="/job/41-32.htm">Hoary</a> <a href="/psalms/71-9.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/60-3.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/psalms/60-3.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/psalms/71-16.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/73-15.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/73-28.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/psalms/77-14.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/psalms/89-30.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/psalms/72-5.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/psalms/72-5.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Gray</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-25.htm">Gray-Haired</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-2.htm">Gray-Headed</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Grey</a> <a href="/job/15-10.htm">Greyheaded</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-2.htm">Grey-Headed</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Hairs</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Hoary</a> <a href="/psalms/73-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/psalms/73-4.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 71</div>1. <a href="/psalms/71-1.htm">David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's favor, prays both for himself, </a> 10. <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">and against the enemies of his soul</a> 14. <a href="/psalms/71-14.htm">He promises constancy</a> 17. <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">He prays for perseverance</a> 19. <a href="/psalms/71-19.htm">He praises God, and promises to do it cheerfully</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/71.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/71.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Even when I am old and gray This phrase reflects the psalmist's acknowledgment of aging and the natural progression of life. In biblical times, old age was often associated with wisdom and experience (<a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Proverbs 16:31</a>). The psalmist's reference to being "old and gray" underscores a desire for continued purpose and relevance, even in later years. This sentiment is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Isaiah 46:4</a>, where God promises to sustain His people even into their old age.do not forsake me, O God The plea for God not to forsake the psalmist highlights a deep reliance on divine presence and support. This request is consistent with the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises never to leave nor forsake them (<a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a>). The psalmist's appeal is rooted in a trust that God remains faithful, as seen throughout the history of Israel.until I proclaim Your power to the next generation Here, the psalmist expresses a mission to pass on the knowledge of God's power to future generations. This reflects the biblical mandate for generational teaching, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>, where parents are instructed to teach God's commandments to their children. The psalmist's desire to proclaim God's power underscores the importance of testimony and the transmission of faith.Your might to all who are to come The emphasis on God's might extends the psalmist's mission beyond the immediate next generation to all future generations. This reflects a vision for a legacy of faith that endures through time. The psalmist's commitment to declaring God's might aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God's enduring sovereignty and strength, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Psalm 145:4</a>, which speaks of one generation commending God's works to another.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a> Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is an elderly believer who seeks God's continued presence and strength to fulfill his mission of declaring God's power to future generations. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure to whom the psalmist appeals for support and presence, emphasizing His power and might. 3. <a href="/topical/n/next_generation.htm">Next Generation</a> The future recipients of the psalmist's testimony about God's power and might, highlighting the importance of passing down faith. 4. <a href="/topical/o/old_age.htm">Old Age</a> The stage of life the psalmist is in, characterized by physical decline but also a time of reflection and legacy-building. 5. <a href="/topical/p/proclamation.htm">Proclamation</a> The act of declaring or making known God's power and might, which is the psalmist's mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a> As believers, we are called to pass on our faith and experiences of God's power to the next generation. This is a vital part of our spiritual legacy. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_all_seasons.htm">God's Faithfulness in All Seasons</a> God remains faithful and present throughout all stages of life, including old age. We can trust Him to sustain us and use us for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_testimony.htm">The Role of Testimony</a> Sharing personal testimonies of God's might and power can inspire and strengthen the faith of others, especially younger generations. <a href="/topical/c/continued_purpose_in_old_age.htm">Continued Purpose in Old Age</a> Even in old age, believers have a purpose and mission. God can use our experiences and wisdom to impact others. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_sustenance.htm">Prayer for Sustenance</a> Like the psalmist, we should pray for God's presence and strength to fulfill our calling, regardless of our age or circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_71.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 71</a> <a href="/q/what_advice_does_the_bible_give_grandparents.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer grandparents?</a> <a href="/q/why_attribute_psalm_71_to_david.htm">If David is traditionally credited with many psalms, what is the historical basis for attributing Psalm 71 to him, given conflicting scholarly claims about authorship?</a> <a href="/q/why_little_evidence_for_psalm_71_events.htm">Why is there little historical or archaeological evidence for the divine interventions described in Psalm 71?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_early_deaths_of_the_faithful.htm">Proverbs 16:31 declares that gray hair, or old age, is a crown of glory for the righteous--how do we reconcile this with the early deaths of many who lead faithful and moral lives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/71.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Now also when.--Literally, yea, even to old age and grey hairs. <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm" title="Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:">Psalm 129:1</a> shows that this may be a national as well as an individual prayer.Thy strength.--Literally, thine arm, the symbol of power. (Comp. <a href="/isaiah/52-10.htm" title="The LORD has made bore his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.">Isaiah 52:10</a>; <a href="/isaiah/53-1.htm" title="Who has believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?">Isaiah 53:1</a>, &c)Unto this generation.--Literally, to a generation, explained by the next clause to mean, to the coming generation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/71.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - Now also when! am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not. Surely, then, thou wilt not forsake me when my youth has fled, and my time of weakness and decay has arrived, so that I need thee all the more. At the time of Adonijah's rebellion, David was "old and stricken in years" (<a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">1 Kings 1:1</a>) - nearly, if not quite, seventy years of age (<a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">2 Samuel 5:4</a>). Until I have showed thy strength (literally, thine own) unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. The psalmist calls on God to sustain him in his old age, not for his own sake, but that he may impress on the rising generation God's might and marvellous acts. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/71-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Even וְגַ֤ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and when I am old זִקְנָ֨ה ׀ (ziq·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2209.htm">Strong's 2209: </a> Old age and gray, וְשֵׂיבָה֮ (wə·śê·ḇāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7872.htm">Strong's 7872: </a> Hoary head, old age do not אַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not forsake me, תַּעַ֫זְבֵ֥נִי (ta·‘az·ḇê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> To loosen, relinquish, permit O God, אֱלֹהִ֪ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while I proclaim אַגִּ֣יד (’ag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous Your power זְרוֹעֲךָ֣ (zə·rō·w·‘ă·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2220.htm">Strong's 2220: </a> The arm, the foreleg, force to the next generation, לְד֑וֹר (lə·ḏō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling Your might גְּבוּרָתֶֽךָ׃ (gə·ḇū·rā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1369.htm">Strong's 1369: </a> Force, valor, victory to all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every who are to come. יָ֝ב֗וֹא (yā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/71-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 71:18 Yes even when I am old (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/71-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 71:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 71:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/71-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 71:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 71:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>