Psalms 31
1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
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 Bow down thy ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.
Please listen to me, and be quick to rescue me. Be my rock of protection, my strong fortress of safety.
3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.
You are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your reputation, please lead me and guide me.
4 Pull me out of the net that they have laid secretly for me: for thou art my strength.
Help me escape from the hidden net that they set to trap me, for you are the one who protects me.
5 Into thy hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.
I put myself in your hands. Save me, Lord, for you are a trustworthy God.
6 I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.
I hate those who devote themselves to pointless idols; I trust in the Lord.
7 I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;
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 And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large place.
You haven't handed me over to my enemies; you have set me free.
9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: my eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my body.
Be kind to me Lord, for I am upset. I can hardly see from so much crying. I am completely wasting away.
10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of my iniquity, and my bones are consumed.
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 was a reproach among all my enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to my acquaintance: they that saw me without fled from me.
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 am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.
I have been forgotten as if I were dead; I'm ignored like a broken pot.
13 For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
I hear many people whispering about me; terror surrounds me. They plot together against me, planning to kill me.
14 But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
But I put my trust in you, Lord, saying, “You are my God!”
15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me.
My whole life is in your hands! Save me from those who hate me and persecute me!
16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies’ sake.
May you look kindly on me, your servant. Save me because of your trustworthy love.
17 Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave. (Sheol h7585)
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. (Sheol h7585)
18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Shut the mouths of those who tell lies against good people—those who speak contemptuously in their pride and arrogance!
19 O how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
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 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
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 Blessed be the LORD: for he hath showed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
Bless the Lord, for he has shown me his wonderful trustworthy love when my city was being attacked
22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thy eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried to thee.
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 O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
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 of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
Be strong and be confident, all you who put your hope in the Lord.
