Commentary

Psalm 71

John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes (1754–65)

Short notes for ordinary readers by the founder of Methodism: practical, brief and to the point.

Verses 7–14

A wonder - For my many and sore calamities.

Verse 15

The numbers - Of thy salvations and mercies vouchsafed to me.

Verses 16–18

Make mention - To support and comfort myself with the remembrance of it. Righteousness - Of thy faithfulness in making good all thy promises.

Verse 19

Very high - Most eminent.

Verses 20–24

Bring me - From the grave.

John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes (1754–65). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.