Psalms 31
31
PSALM 31
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
To the chief Musician,
A Psalm of David.
1In thee, O Lord, I put my trust,
sham'd let me never be;
According to thy righteousness
do thou deliver me.
2Bow down thine ear to me, with speed
send me deliverance:
To save me, my strong rock be thou,
and my house of defence.
3Because thou art my rock, and thee
I for my fortress take;
Therefore do thou me lead and guide,
ev'n for thine own name's sake.
4And sith thou art my strength, therefore
pull me out of the net,
Which they in subtilty for me
so privily have set.
5Into thine hands I do commit
my sp'rit: for thou art he,
O thou, JEHOVAH, God of truth,
that hast redeemed me.
6Those that do lying vanities
regard, I have abhorr'd:
But as for me, my confidence
is fixed on the Lord.
7I'll in thy mercy gladly joy:
for thou my miseries
Consider'd hast; thou hast my soul
known in adversities:
8And thou hast not inclosed me
within the en'my's hand;
And by thee have my feet been made
in a large room to stand.
9O Lord, upon me mercy have,
for trouble is on me:
Mine eye, my belly, and my soul,
with grief consumed be.
10Because my life with grief is spent,
my years with sighs and groans:
My strength doth fail; and for my sin
consumed are my bones.
11I was a scorn to all my foes,
and to my friends a fear;
And specially reproach'd of those
that were my neighbours near:
When they me saw they from me fled.
12Ev'n so I am forgot,
As men are out of mind when dead:
I'm like a broken pot.
13For slanders I of many heard;
fear compass'd me, while they
Against me did consult, and plot
to take my life away.
14But as for me, O Lord, my trust
upon thee I did lay;
And I to thee, Thou art my God,
did confidently say.
15My times are wholly in thine hand:
do thou deliver me
From their hands that mine enemies
and persecutors be.
16Thy countenance to shine do thou
upon thy servant make:
Unto me give salvation,
for thy great mercies' sake.
17Let me not be asham'd, O Lord,
for on thee call'd I have:
Let wicked men be sham'd, let them
be silent in the grave.
18To silence put the lying lips,
that grievous things do say,
And hard reports, in pride and scorn,
on righteous men do lay.
19How great's the goodness thou for them
that fear thee keep'st in store,
And wrought'st for them that trust in thee
the sons of men before!
20In secret of thy presence thou
shalt hide them from man's pride:
From strife of tongues thou closely shalt,
as in a tent, them hide.
21All praise and thanks be to the Lord;
for he hath magnify'd
His wondrous love to me within
a city fortify'd.
22For from thine eyes cut off I am,
I in my haste had said;
My voice yet heard'st thou, when to thee
with cries my moan I made.
23O love the Lord, all ye his saints;
because the Lord doth guard
The faithful, and he plenteously
proud doers doth reward.
24Be of good courage, and he strength
unto your heart shall send,
All ye whose hope and confidence
doth on the Lord depend.
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Psalms 31
31
A psalm of David. For the music director.
1Lord, you are the one who keeps me safe; please don't let me ever be humiliated. Save me, because you always do what is right.
2Please listen to me, and be quick to rescue me. Be my rock of protection, my strong fortress of safety.
3You are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your reputation, please lead me and guide me.
4Help me escape from the hidden net that they set to trap me, for you are the one who protects me.
5I put myself in your hands. Save me, Lord, for you are a trustworthy God.
6I#31:6. Some manuscripts have “You.” hate those who devote themselves to pointless idols; I trust in the Lord.
7I will celebrate, happy in your love that never fails, for you have seen the problems I face and have paid attention to my troubles.
8You haven't handed me over to my enemies; you have set me free.#31:8. “You have set me free”: literally, “you have set my feet in an open area.”
9Be kind to me Lord, for I am upset. I can hardly see from so much crying. I am completely wasting away.
10Grief is killing me; my life is cut short by sadness; I am falling apart#31:10. “Falling apart”: literally, “stumbling.” because of my troubles; I am worn to the bone.
11I am ridiculed by my enemies, particularly by my neighbors. My friends dread meeting me; people who see me in the street run the other way.
12I have been forgotten as if I were dead; I'm ignored like a broken pot.
13I hear many people whispering about me; terror surrounds me. They plot together against me, planning to kill me.
14But I put my trust in you, Lord, saying, “You are my God!”
15My whole life#31:15. “My whole life,” literally, “my times.” is in your hands! Save me from those who hate me and persecute me!
16May you look kindly on me,#31:16. Literally, “Let your face shine upon me.” your servant. Save me because of your trustworthy love.
17Lord, don't let me be disgraced, for I'm calling out to you. Instead let the wicked be disgraced, let them be silent in the grave.
18Shut the mouths of those who tell lies against good people—those who speak contemptuously in their pride and arrogance!
19How wonderful is the goodness you have reserved for those who honor you! In front of everyone you give this goodness to those who come to you for help.
20You shelter and protect them with your presence, far from their enemies who scheme against them. You keep them safe from attacks and accusations.
21Bless the Lord, for he has shown me his wonderful trustworthy love when my city was being attacked
22Terrified I cried out, “I am being destroyed right in front of you!” But you heard my cry when I called out for you to help me.
23Love the Lord, all you who trust in him! The Lord takes care of those who trust him, but he pays back in full those who are arrogant.
24Be strong and be confident,#31:24. Literally, “strong of heart.” all you who put your hope in the Lord.
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