Psalms 31 — FBV

A psalm of David. For the music director.

31Verse 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.
^{Verse 2}Please listen to me, and be quick to rescue me. Be my rock of protection, my strong fortress of safety.
^{Verse 3}You are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your reputation, please lead me and guide me.
^{Verse 4}Help me escape from the hidden net that they set to trap me, for you are the one who protects me.
^{Verse 5}I put myself in your hands. Save me, Lord, for you are a trustworthy God.
^{Verse 6}I⁺hate those who devote themselves to pointless idols; I trust in the Lord.
^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 8}You haven't handed me over to my enemies; you have set me free.^{+
Verse 9}Be kind to me Lord, for I am upset. I can hardly see from so much crying. I am completely wasting away.
^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 12}I have been forgotten as if I were dead; I'm ignored like a broken pot.
^{Verse 13}I hear many people whispering about me; terror surrounds me. They plot together against me, planning to kill me.
^{Verse 14}But I put my trust in you, Lord, saying, “You are my God!”
^{Verse 15}My whole life⁺is in your hands! Save me from those who hate me and persecute me!
^{Verse 16}May you look kindly on me,⁺your servant. Save me because of your trustworthy love.
^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 18}Shut the mouths of those who tell lies against good people—those who speak contemptuously in their pride and arrogance!
^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 21}Bless the Lord, for he has shown me his wonderful trustworthy love when my city was being attacked
^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 24}Be strong and be confident,⁺all you who put your hope in the Lord.