In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed.
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In Your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; Incline Your ear to me and save me.
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Be to me a rock of habitation to which I may continually come; You have given commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress.
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Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the grasp of the wrongdoer and ruthless man,
Psalms 71:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 71:1 say?
Psalms 71:1 in the NASB reads: “In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed.”
Where is Psalms 71:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 71:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 71, verse 1.
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 71:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 71:1 in?
Psalms 71:1 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 71:1?
Psalms 71:1 reads (NASB): “In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed.” 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.