Psalms 71:14But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. An elderly psalmist, possibly David in his final years, reflects on a lifetime of God's faithfulness despite ongoing struggles in modern-day Israel.
The emotion here: weary but resolute, choosing hope despite physical decline
The original word
tikvah (תִּקְוָה) — expectant waiting, rope of rescue thrown to drowning person
Why it matters
This psalm was likely written during David's old age when Absalom's rebellion had passed but physical frailty remained
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 71:14
The word 'always' appears only here in Psalms — this isn't momentary optimism but lifelong resolve
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about positive thinking, but it's written by someone who admits life is overwhelming — hope here is defiant, not naive.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 71:14
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 71:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 71:14 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include hope, praise, commitment. Notable phrases: I will always hope; add to all of your praise. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
Your reflection
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