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Psalms 31

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 31 of 150

1 To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. In You, O Jehovah, I sought refuge; let me never be ashamed; deliver me in Your righteousness.

2 Stretch out Your ear to me; deliver me quickly, be a strong rock to me, for a house of fortresses to save me.

3 For You are my Rock and my Fortress; and for Your name's sake lead me and guide me.

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Chapter Summary

David shows his confidence in Jehovah and craves His help. He prays about his calamity. He praises Jehovah for His goodness. To the chief musician. A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

חָסָה seek refuge H2620 · TWOT 700
מָעוֹז stronghold H4581 · TWOT 1578a
רוּחַ spirit H7307 · TWOT 2131a
חֶ֫סֶד steadfast mercy H2617 · TWOT 698a
בָּטַח trust H982 · TWOT 233
יָשַׁע save, deliver H3467 · TWOT 929

People & Context

David

Author of the psalm; the persecuted suppliant who entrusts his spirit to Jehovah and seeks deliverance from his enemies.

Timeline

Trapped in the Besieged City

David becomes a dread to his friends due to plotting enemies, but Jehovah wonderfully shows mercy in a besieged city.

Psalms 31:11-21

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