Psalms 70:5 cpdv — For you, O Lord, are my patience: my hope from my youth, O Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For you, O Lord, are my patience: my hope from my youth, O Lord. "

— Psalms 70:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 70 — Context

2

Free me by your justice, and rescue me. Incline your ear to me, and save me.

3

Be a God of protection and a place of strength for me, so that you may accomplish my salvation. For you are my firmament and my refuge.

4

Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the sinner, and from the hand of the unjust and those who act against the law.

5

For you, O Lord, are my patience: my hope from my youth, O Lord.

6

In you, I have been confirmed from conception. From my mother’s womb, you are my protector. In you, I will sing forever.

7

I have become to many as if I were a portent, but you are a strong helper.

8

Let my mouth be filled with praise, so that I may sing your glory, your greatness all day long.

Psalms 70:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 70:5 say?
Psalms 70:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For you, O Lord, are my patience: my hope from my youth, O Lord. ”
Where is Psalms 70:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 70:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 70, verse 5.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 70:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 70:5 in?
Psalms 70:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 70:5?
Psalms 70:5 reads (CPDV): “For you, O Lord, are my patience: my hope from my youth, O Lord. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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