Psalms 31:15
“My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.”
Psalms 31:15 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- My lots are in thy hands. Deliver me out of the hands of my enemies; and from them that persecute me.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- My times are in thy hand: Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
- DARBYDarby
- My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from my persecutors.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- My times are in your hand. Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- In Thy hand are my times, Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from my pursuers.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.
Context: Psalms 31
13For 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.
14But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
15My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
16Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.
17Let 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.
About Psalms 31: Trust in the Lord
In Psalm 31, the psalmist cries out to God for deliverance from his enemies, expressing confidence in God's protection and trustworthiness. He recalls past instances where God had rescued him and declares his faith in God's steadfast love.
Commentary
Psalm 31 is a beautiful expression of the believer's relationship with God. It demonstrates that even in times of distress and turmoil, we can find refuge in the Lord. The psalmist reminds us that crying out to God in times of trouble is not a sign of weakness, but a display of our trust and dependence on Him.Verse 5, in particular, stands out as a powerful declaration of faith: "Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God." These words were spoken by Jesus as He died on the cross, demonstrating His complete trust in God even in the face of death.Psalm 31 inspires us to follow Jesus' example and put our faith in God, even when circumstances seem dire. It reminds us that God is faithful and will rescue us from our troubles, as long as we trust in Him.