Psalms 71:17 bbe — O God, you have been my teacher from the time when I was young; and I have been talking of your works of wonder even ti…

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"O God, you have been my teacher from the time when I was young; and I have been talking of your works of wonder even till now."

— Psalms 71:17, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 71 — Context

14

But I will go on ever hoping, and increasing in all your praise.

15

My mouth will make clear your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for they are more than may be measured.

16

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

17

O God, you have been my teacher from the time when I was young; and I have been talking of your works of wonder even till now.

18

Now when I am old and grey-headed, O God, give me not up; till I have made clear your strength to this generation, and your power to all those to come.

19

Your righteousness, O God, is very high; you have done great things; O God, who is like you?

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You, who have sent great and bitter troubles on me, will give me life again, lifting me up from the deep waters of the underworld.

Psalms 71:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 71:17 say?
Psalms 71:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “O God, you have been my teacher from the time when I was young; and I have been talking of your works of wonder even till now.”
Where is Psalms 71:17 in the Bible?
Psalms 71:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 71, verse 17.
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 71:17.
What translation should I read Psalms 71:17 in?
Psalms 71:17 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 71:17?
Psalms 71:17 reads (BBE): “O God, you have been my teacher from the time when I was young; and I have been talking of your works of wonder even till now.” 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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