Psalms 31:21
“Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.”
Psalms 31:21 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Blessed be the Lord, for he hath shewn his wonderful mercy to me in a fortified city.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Blessed be Jehovah; For he hath showed me his marvellous lovingkindness in a strong city.
- DARBYDarby
- Blessed be Jehovah; for he hath shewn me wondrously his loving-kindness in a strong city.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Praise be to Yahweh, for he has shown me his marvelous loving kindness in a strong city.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Blessed is Jehovah, For He hath made marvellous His kindness To me in a city of bulwarks.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Blessed be the Lord, for he has shown me his marvelous kindness in a strong city.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Blessed be the Lord, for he has shown me his marvelous kindness in a strong city.
Context: Psalms 31
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.
22For 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.
23O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
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.