Psa 71:16, 119:67, 71 | JFB | STEP | 16. in the strength —or, relying on it. thy righteousness —or, faithful performance of promises to the pious ( ).

Psalms 71:16

16. in the strength—or, relying on it.

thy righteousness—or, faithful performance of promises to the pious (Ps 7:17; 31:1).

Psalms 119:67

67. Referred by HENGSTENBERG to the chastening effect produced on the Jews' minds by the captivity (Jer 31:18, 19). The truth is a general one (Job 5:6; Joh 15:2; Heb 12:11).

Psalms 119:71

71, 72. So also affliction of any kind acts as a wholesome discipline in leading the pious more highly to value the truth and promises of God.

JOD. (Ps 119:73-80).