Psalms 31
Into Your Hand I Commit My Spirit
1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Faith: Psalms 25:2, 143:1, Romans 10:11. References Lord: Isaiah 49:23. Righteousness: Psalms 43:1, Daniel 9:16. Parallel theme: Romans 5:5 +2
2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. Parallel theme: Psalms 86:1, 102:2, 130:2, Deuteronomy 32:31
3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Parallel theme: Psalms 25:5, 25:11, 43:3, 79:9, 139:24, Nehemiah 9:12, Isaiah 49:10, Jeremiah 14:7, Luke 1:79, John 16:13 +5
4 Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. Parallel theme: Psalms 19:14, 25:15, 35:7, 57:6, 124:7, 140:5, Proverbs 29:5, 2 Timothy 2:26 +3
5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. References God: Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18. Spirit: Luke 23:46, Acts 7:59. Truth: Deuteronomy 32:4. Redemption: Psalms 71:23, Genesis 48:16, Isaiah 50:2, Titus 2:14, Revelation 5:9 +5
6 I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD. Parallel theme: Psalms 24:4, 26:5, Jeremiah 10:8, 10:15, Jonah 2:8, 1 Corinthians 8:4, 10:20 +2
7 I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities; Grace: Isaiah 49:13. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:20, 119:153, 142:3, Isaiah 43:2, 63:9, 63:16, Lamentations 3:50, Galatians 4:9, 2 Timothy 2:19 +5
8 And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room. Parallel theme: Psalms 4:1, 18:19, 88:8, Deuteronomy 32:30, 1 Samuel 17:46, 24:18, Job 16:11, 36:16, Isaiah 19:4 +4
9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.
11 I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me. Parallel theme: Psalms 38:11, 64:8, 88:8, 88:18, Isaiah 49:7, Matthew 26:56
12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.
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. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 20:33, Jeremiah 20:10, Lamentations 2:22, Matthew 27:1
14 But I trusted in thee, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: I said, Thou art my God. Faith: Psalms 18:2. References God: Psalms 43:5, 63:1, 140:6. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:39, 26:42
15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. Parallel theme: Psalms 142:6, 143:3, 143:9, 2 Samuel 7:12, Job 24:1, John 7:6, 17:1, Acts 1:7, 27:24, 2 Timothy 4:6 +5
16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). me for thy mercies' sake.
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. References Lord: Psalms 94:17, 115:17, Jeremiah 20:11. Evil: 1 Samuel 2:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 34:5, 35:4, 35:26, 71:24, Daniel 12:2 +4
18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice..
19 Oh 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!
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. Parallel theme: Psalms 10:2, 27:5, 32:7, 36:11, 40:4, 140:3, 140:5, Exodus 18:11, Job 5:21, 1 Timothy 6:4 +5
21 Blessed be the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 6:9, 88:16, 116:11, 1 Samuel 23:26, Job 35:14, Isaiah 6:5, 49:14, Ezekiel 37:11, Jonah 2:4, Hebrews 5:7 +5
23 O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. References Lord: 1 Thessalonians 4:1. Love: Psalms 97:10, 145:20. Holy: Psalms 30:4, 34:9, 89:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 54:5, 94:2, Mark 12:23, Revelation 18:6 +5
24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. References Lord: Psalms 29:11. Good: Psalms 27:14. Hope: Psalms 146:5, 1 Peter 1:21. Parallel theme: Psalms 138:3, Colossians 1:11