KJV ORIGINAL
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't abandon me when I become old; don't leave me when my strength is gone.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is pleading with God not to abandon him in his old age when he becomes weak and vulnerable.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 71 is part of the Book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to King David, and reflects his personal pleas for God's protection during times of vulnerability. In the biblical narrative, David was an aging king who faced ongoing threats from enemies and experienced physical weakness, as described in accounts like 1 Kings, making this verse a cry for divine faithfulness in old age. This fits into the broader theme of the Psalms, which often express human frailty and reliance on God.
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