Psalms 31:19
“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!”
Psalms 31:19 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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!
- DRADouay–Rheims
- O how great is the multitude of thy sweetness, O Lord, which thou hast hidden for them that fear thee! Which thou hast wrought for them that hope in thee, in the sight of the sons of men.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Oh how great is thy goodness, Which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, Which thou hast wrought for them that take refuge in thee, Before the sons of men!
- DARBYDarby
- 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!
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men!
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- How abundant is Thy goodness, That Thou hast laid up for those fearing Thee,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Oh, how great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you have prepared for those who trust in you before the sons of men!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Oh, how great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you have prepared for those who trust in you before the sons of men!
Context: Psalms 31
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.
18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
19Oh 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!
20Thou 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.
21Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
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.