Psalms 31 : 1 (ERVEN)
To the director: A song of David. Lord, I come to you for protection. Don't let me be disappointed. You always do what is right, so save me.
Psalms 31 : 2 (ERVEN)
Listen to me. Come quickly and save me. Be my Rock, my place of safety. Be my fortress and protect me!
Psalms 31 : 3 (ERVEN)
Yes, you are my Rock and my protection. For the good of your name, lead me and guide me.
Psalms 31 : 4 (ERVEN)
Save me from the traps my enemy has set. You are my place of safety.
Psalms 31 : 5 (ERVEN)
Lord, you are the God we can trust. I put my life in your hands. Save me!
Psalms 31 : 6 (ERVEN)
I hate those who worship false gods. I trust only in the Lord.
Psalms 31 : 7 (ERVEN)
Your kindness makes me so happy. You have seen my suffering. You know about the troubles I have.
Psalms 31 : 8 (ERVEN)
You will not let my enemies take me. You will free me from their traps.
Psalms 31 : 9 (ERVEN)
Lord, I have many troubles, so be kind to me. I have cried until my eyes hurt. My throat and stomach are aching.
Psalms 31 : 10 (ERVEN)
Because of my sin, my life is ending in grief; my years are passing away in sighs of pain. My life is ending in weakness. My strength is draining away.
Psalms 31 : 11 (ERVEN)
My enemies despise me, and even my neighbors have turned away. When my friends see me in the street, they turn the other way. They are afraid to be around me.
Psalms 31 : 12 (ERVEN)
People want to forget me like someone already dead, thrown away like a broken dish.
Psalms 31 : 13 (ERVEN)
I hear them whispering about me. They have turned against me and plan to kill me.
Psalms 31 : 14 (ERVEN)
Lord, I trust in you. You are my God.
Psalms 31 : 15 (ERVEN)
My life is in your hands. Save me from those who are persecuting me.
Psalms 31 : 16 (ERVEN)
Please welcome and accept your servant. Be kind to me and save me.
Psalms 31 : 17 (ERVEN)
Lord, I am praying to you. Don't let me be disappointed. The wicked are the ones who should be disappointed. Let them go to the grave in silence.
Psalms 31 : 18 (ERVEN)
Those evil people brag and tell lies about those who do right. They are so proud now, but their lying lips will be silent.
Psalms 31 : 19 (ERVEN)
Lord, you have hidden away many wonderful things for your followers. You have done so many good things for those who trust in you. You have blessed them so that all the world can see.
Psalms 31 : 20 (ERVEN)
Others make plans to hurt them. They say such bad things about them. But you hide your people in your shelter and protect them.
Psalms 31 : 21 (ERVEN)
Praise the Lord, because he showed me how wonderful his faithful love is when the city was surrounded by enemies.
Psalms 31 : 22 (ERVEN)
I was afraid and said, "I am in a place where he cannot see me." But I prayed to you, and you heard my loud cries for help.
Psalms 31 : 23 (ERVEN)
Love the Lord, all of you who are his loyal followers. The Lord protects those who are loyal to him. But he punishes those who brag about their own power. He gives them all the punishment they deserve.
Psalms 31 : 24 (ERVEN)
Be strong and brave, all of you who are waiting for the Lord's help.
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