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Psalm 31 Free Bible Version

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1 A psalm of David. For the music director. Lord, 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. 2 Please listen to me, and be quick to rescue me. Be my rock of protection, my strong fortress of safety. 3 You are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your reputation, please lead me and guide me. 4 Help me escape from the hidden net that they set to trap me, for you are the one who protects me. 5 I put myself in your hands. Save me, Lord, for you are a trustworthy God. 6 I hate those who devote themselves to pointless idols; I trust in the Lord. 7 I will celebrate, happy in your love that never fails, for you have seen the problems I face and have paid attention to my troubles. 8 You haven't handed me over to my enemies; you have set me free. 9 Be kind to me Lord, for I am upset. I can hardly see from so much crying. I am completely wasting away. 10 Grief is killing me; my life is cut short by sadness; I am falling apart because of my troubles; I am worn to the bone. 11 I 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. 12 I have been forgotten as if I were dead; I'm ignored like a broken pot. 13 I hear many people whispering about me; terror surrounds me. They plot together against me, planning to kill me. 14 But I put my trust in you, Lord, saying, “You are my God!” 15 My whole life is in your hands! Save me from those who hate me and persecute me! 16 May you look kindly on me, your servant. Save me because of your trustworthy love. 17 Lord, 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. 18 Shut the mouths of those who tell lies against good people—those who speak contemptuously in their pride and arrogance! 19 How 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. 20 You shelter and protect them with your presence, far from their enemies who scheme against them. You keep them safe from attacks and accusations. 21 Bless the Lord, for he has shown me his wonderful trustworthy love when my city was being attacked 22 Terrified 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. 23 Love 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. 24 Be strong and be confident, all you who put your hope in the Lord.

Cross references (24)

Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.

  1. 1 Romans 10:11; Psalm 25:2; Psalm 71:1–3; Psalm 22:4–5; Psalm 143:1
  2. 2 Psalm 71:2–3; Psalm 102:2; Psalm 86:1; Deuteronomy 32:31; 1 John 4:15–16
  3. 3 Psalm 143:10–11; Isaiah 49:10; Psalm 25:5; John 16:13; Luke 1:79
  4. 4 Psalm 25:15; Psalm 140:5; Psalm 19:14; 2 Timothy 2:26; Psalm 57:6
  5. 5 Luke 23:46; Acts 7:59; Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 71:23; 1 Peter 1:18–19
  6. 6 Psalm 26:5; Jonah 2:8; Jeremiah 10:15; 1 Corinthians 10:20; Psalm 24:4
  7. 7 Isaiah 49:13; Isaiah 63:9; Psalm 119:153; 2 Timothy 2:19; Galatians 4:9
  8. 8 Job 36:16; Psalm 18:19; Psalm 4:1; Deuteronomy 32:30; 1 Samuel 17:46
  9. 9 Psalm 6:7; Psalm 88:9; Psalm 73:26; Job 17:7; Psalm 73:14
  10. 10 Psalm 32:3–4; Psalm 38:3; Psalm 88:15; Romans 9:2; Psalm 78:33
  11. 11 Psalm 38:11; Psalm 88:8; Matthew 26:56; Psalm 88:18; Psalm 41:8–9
  12. 12 Psalm 88:4–5; Psalm 119:83; Romans 9:21–22; Isaiah 30:14; Psalm 2:9
  13. 13 Jeremiah 20:10; Matthew 27:1; Lamentations 2:22; 1 Samuel 20:33; Psalm 101:5
  14. 14 Psalm 56:3–4; Psalm 18:2; Psalm 43:5; Psalm 16:1–2; Psalm 140:6
  15. 15 Acts 1:7; John 17:1; Ecclesiastes 3:1–8; John 7:6; Psalm 142:6
  16. 16 Psalm 4:6; Psalm 6:4; Psalm 80:3; Daniel 9:9; Romans 9:15
  17. 17 Psalm 25:2–3; Jeremiah 20:11; Psalm 115:17; Psalm 34:5; Isaiah 41:11–12
  18. 18 Jude 15; Psalm 94:4; 1 Samuel 2:3; Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 64:3–4
  19. 19 1 Corinthians 2:9; Isaiah 64:4; Lamentations 3:23–25; 1 Peter 1:4–5; Colossians 3:2–4
  20. 20 Psalm 27:5; Psalm 32:7; Psalm 91:1–4; Job 5:21; Psalm 64:2–4
  21. 21 1 Samuel 23:7–13; Psalm 17:7; Jeremiah 1:18; 1 Peter 2:9; Psalm 118:23
  22. 22 Psalm 116:11; Hebrews 5:7; Psalm 6:9; Psalm 88:16; Ezekiel 37:11
  23. 23 Psalm 97:10; Psalm 94:2; Psalm 145:20; John 10:27–30; Psalm 34:9
  24. 24 Psalm 27:14; Psalm 146:5; Isaiah 35:3–4; Colossians 1:11; Psalm 29:11

Cross references: OpenBible.info (CC BY), drawn mainly from the public-domain Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. · Sources & licences

What the Fathers said

Passages from the Church Fathers that expound or quote this chapter, verbatim from the public-domain Schaff edition (19th-century English translations).

How these were chosen

“Commentary” is the opening of a homily or exposition on this chapter (John Chrysostom’s homilies, Augustine’s tractates, sermons and expositions of the Psalms). “Quotes” are sentences where the edition’s own footnotes identify a quotation of a verse here, kept only when the wording matches the verse. Only works whose authorship is not in doubt are used. Psalms follow the Hebrew/English numbering (Augustine numbers them as the Septuagint does: his Psalm 50 is Psalm 51 here).

  1. Commentary Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms (Psalm XXX)

    To the end, a Psalm of the joy of the Resurrection, and the change, the renewing of the body to an immortal state, and not only of the Lord, but also of the whole Church.

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 8 (1888)

  2. Quotes verse 31:6 Augustine of Hippo, Confessions (Book VIII)

    But the Lord God was the hope of Thy servant, and He regarded not vanities and lying madness.

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 1 (1886)

  3. Quotes verse 31:19 Augustine of Hippo, The City of God (Book XXI, Chapters 17–19)

    However, they think that the divine oracles are not altogether silent on this point; for they ask to what purpose is it said, "How great is Thy goodness which Thou hast hidden for them that fear Thee," if it be not to teach us that the great and hidden sweetness of God's mercy is concealed in order that men may …

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 2 (1887)

  4. Quotes verse 31:19 Augustine of Hippo, The City of God (Book XXI, Chapters 22–24)

    But that these perversely compassionate persons may see what is the purport of these words, "How great is the abundance of Thy sweetness, Lord, which Thou hast hidden for them that fear Thee," let them read what follows: "And Thou hast perfected it for them that hope in Thee." For what means, "Thou hast hidden it for them that fear …

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 2 (1887)