Psalms
“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
Psalms 71:5
Psalms 71:5 (KJV) speaks to hope, trust, and faith trust — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:1“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
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Common questions
What does Psalms 71:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 71:5 reads: "For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth." The verse speaks to hope, trust, and faith trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 71 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 71:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth." is Psalms 71:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 71.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 71:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 71:5 include Lamentations 3:24, Psalms 56:3, and Psalms 62:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 71:5 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Psalms 71:5?
Read Psalms 71:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.