Tehillim (Psalms) 31
31
1In You, O יהוה, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness.
2Incline Your ear to me, Deliver me speedily; Be a rock of refuge to me, A house of defence to save me.
3For You are my rock and my stronghold; For Your Name’s sake lead me and guide me.
4Bring me out of the net which they have hidden for me, For You are my stronghold.
5Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O יהוה Ěl of truth.
6I have hated those who observe lying vanities; But I trust in יהוה.
7I exult and rejoice in Your loving-commitment, For You have seen my affliction; You have known the distresses of my life,
8And You have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy. You have set my feet in a large place.
9Show me favour, O יהוה, for I am in distress; My eye, my being and my body have become old with grief!
10For my life is consumed in sorrow, And my years in sighing; My strength fails because of my crookedness, And my bones have become old.
11I am a reproach among all my adversaries, But most of all among my neighbours, And a dread to my friends; Those who see me outside flee from me.
12I have been forgotten like someone dead from the heart; I have been like a missing vessel.
13For I hear the evil report of many; Fear is from all around; When they take counsel together against me, They plot to take away my life.
14But I, I have put my trust in You, O יהוה; I have said, “You are my Elohim.”
15My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who pursue me.
16Make Your face shine upon Your servant; Save me in Your loving-commitment.
17Do not let me be ashamed, O יהוה, For I have called upon You; Let the wrong be ashamed; Let them be silenced in She’ol.
18Let lips of falsehood be stilled, Which speak recklessly against the righteous, With pride and scorn.
19How great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those fearing You, Which You have prepared for those taking refuge in You In the sight of the sons of men!
20In the secrecy of Your presence You shall hide them from the plots of man; You shelter them in a booth from the strife of tongues.
21Blessed be יהוה, For He has made marvellous His loving-commitment to me in a strong city!
22And I, I have said in my haste, “I am cut off from before Your eyes,” Yet You heard the voice of my prayers When I cried out to You.
23Love יהוה, all you His lovingly-committed ones! For יהוה guards the trustworthy ones, And exceedingly repays the doer of pride.
24Be strong, and let Him fortify your heart, All you who are waiting for יהוה.
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Psalms 31
31
(A psalm by David for the music leader.)
A Prayer for Protection
1I come to you, Lord,
for protection.
Don't let me be ashamed.
Do as you have promised
and rescue me.
2Listen to my prayer
and hurry to save me.
Be my mighty rock#31.2 mighty rock: See the note at 18.2.
and the fortress
where I am safe.
3You, Lord God,
are my mighty rock
and my fortress.
Lead me and guide me,
so that your name
will be honored.
4Protect me from hidden traps
and keep me safe.
5 #
Lk 23.46. You are faithful,
and I trust you
because you rescued me.
6I hate the worshipers
of worthless idols,
but I trust you, Lord.
7I celebrate and shout
because you are kind.
You saw all my suffering,
and you cared for me.
8You kept me from the hands
of my enemies,
and you set me free.
9Have pity, Lord!
I am hurting and almost blind.
My whole body aches.
10I have known only sorrow
all my life long, and I suffer
year after year.
I am weak from sin,
and my bones are limp.
11My enemies insult me.
Neighbors are even worse,
and I disgust my friends.
People meet me on the street,
and they turn and run.
12I am completely forgotten
like someone dead.
I am merely a broken dish.
13I hear the crowds whisper,
“Everyone is afraid!”
They are plotting and scheming
to murder me.
14But I trust you, Lord,
and I claim you as my God.
15My life is in your hands.
Save me from enemies
who hunt me down.
16Smile on me, your servant.
Have pity and rescue me.
17I pray only to you.
Don't disappoint me.
Disappoint my cruel enemies
until they lie silent
in their graves.
18Silence those proud liars!
Make them stop bragging
and insulting your people.
19You are wonderful,
and while everyone watches,
you store up blessings for all
who honor and trust you.
20You are their shelter
from harmful plots,
and you are their protection
from vicious gossip.
21I will praise you, Lord,
for showing great kindness
when I was like a city
under attack.
22I was terrified and thought,
“They've chased me
far away from you!”
But you answered my prayer
when I shouted for help.
23 #
3 Macc 2.3. All who belong to the Lord,
show how you love him.
The Lord protects the faithful,
but he severely punishes
everyone who is proud.
24All who trust the Lord,
be cheerful and strong.
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