Psalm 71:16 “I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righ…”

Psalm 71:16

I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

World English Bible

I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord GOD. I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone.

American Standard Version

I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Jehovah: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

Geneva Bible 1599

I will goe forwarde in the strength of the Lord God, and will make mention of thy righteousnesse, euen of thine onely.

Darby Translation

I will go in the might of the Lord Jehovah; I will recall thy righteousness, thine alone.

Young's Literal Translation

I come in the might of the Lord Jehovah, I mention Thy righteousness — Thine only.

Bible in Basic English

I will give news of the great acts of the Lord God; my words will be of your righteousness, and of yours only.

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Cross references

“I will go”

Philippians 4:13 Psalm 29:11 Zechariah 10:12 Ephesians 3:16 Ephesians 6:10 Deuteronomy 33:25

Philippians 4:13 · BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Psalm 29:11 · BSB

The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

Zechariah 10:12 · BSB

I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.

Ephesians 3:16 · BSB

I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

Ephesians 6:10 · BSB

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Deuteronomy 33:25 · BSB

May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”

“I will make”

Isaiah 63:7 Isaiah 26:13

Isaiah 63:7 · BSB

I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us— the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Isaiah 26:13 · BSB

O LORD our God, other lords besides You have ruled over us, but Your name alone do we confess.

“thy righteousness”

Philippians 3:9 Psalm 51:14 Matthew 6:33 Psalm 71:2 Psalm 71:15 Psalm 71:24

Philippians 3:9 · BSB

and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

Psalm 51:14 · BSB

Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.

Matthew 6:33 · BSB

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Psalm 71:2 · BSB

In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me.

Psalm 71:15 · BSB

My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.

Psalm 71:24 · BSB

My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.

Also

Psalm 106:2

Psalm 106:2 · BSB

Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.

17O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.

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