Psalms 71:14
“But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise.”
What does Psalms 71:14 mean?
Even when circumstances feel hopeless, the psalmist commits to holding onto expectation and trust. There's a beautiful defiance here, a deliberate choice to keep believing despite whatever struggles prompted this prayer. That sustained hope isn't passive daydreaming, though, it's paired with active praise, as if the person is saying, "I will keep speaking about God's goodness, keep adding my voice to the chorus of those who have witnessed His faithfulness." For anyone exhausted by difficulty, this verse whispers that hope and gratitude can coexist, and that both are forms of strength.