Psalm 31:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.

Traditional

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.

Literal

For the one directing. A Psalm of David. In You, O YHWH, I have taken refuge; do not let me be ashamed forever; in Your righteousness, deliver me!

Latin

In finem. Psalmus David, pro extasi. In te, Domine, speravi; non confundar in æternum: in justitia tua libera me.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.

Notes

Psalms 31:1–5

The Lord provides safety to anyone seeking his protection. The psalmist trusts and submits to the Lord. See also Psalm 71:1–3.

Psalms 31:1–24

The psalmist urges the faithful to seek safety in the Lord and wait for his salvation. After experiencing something like death, he shares how the Lord remained faithful. This psalm points ahead to the suffering of Jesus (Luke 23:46).

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Faithfulness to His People Salvation in the Psalms Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Romans 10:11
It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Psalm 25:2
…in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
Psalm 71:1–3
In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
Psalm 22:4–5
In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them.
Isaiah 49:23
Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”
Psalm 143:1
A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.
Daniel 9:16
O Lord, in keeping with all Your righteous acts, I pray that Your anger and wrath may turn away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all around us.
Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
Psalm 7:8–9
The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.
Psalm 43:1
Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.
Psalm 143:11–12
For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.

Parallels

Luke 23:44–49

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Being Ashamed David: King of Israel David: King of Israel: Devoutness of Faith: Exemplified Psalms: Afflictions Sickness: Saints: Acknowledge That, Comes from God The Righteousness of God: we should Pray: To be Delivered In Trust: Saints Plead, in Prayer

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