Psalms 71:17 nasb — O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.

NASB

"O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds."

— Psalms 71:17, NASB

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Psalms 71 — Context

14

But as for me, I will hope continually, And will praise You yet more and more.

15

My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And of Your salvation all day long; For I do not know the sum of them.

16

I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, Yours alone.

17

O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.

18

And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come.

19

For Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the heavens, You who have done great things; O God, who is like You?

20

You who have shown me many troubles and distresses Will revive me again, And will bring me up again from the depths of the earth.

Psalms 71:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 71:17 say?
Psalms 71:17 in the NASB reads: “O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.”
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 (NASB): “O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.” 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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