English Bible Presentation Sharing - Psalms Book, chapter 31, verse 87 in Nlt Version

Psalms 31 : 1 (NLT)

O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don't let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right.

Psalms 31 : 2 (NLT)

Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe.

Psalms 31 : 3 (NLT)

You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.

Psalms 31 : 4 (NLT)

Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone.

Psalms 31 : 5 (NLT)

I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, LORD, for you are a faithful God.

Psalms 31 : 6 (NLT)

I hate those who worship worthless idols. I trust in the LORD.

Psalms 31 : 7 (NLT)

I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul.

Psalms 31 : 8 (NLT)

You have not handed me over to my enemies but have set me in a safe place.

Psalms 31 : 9 (NLT)

Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am in distress. Tears blur my eyes. My body and soul are withering away.

Psalms 31 : 10 (NLT)

I am dying from grief; my years are shortened by sadness. Sin has drained my strength; I am wasting away from within.

Psalms 31 : 11 (NLT)

I am scorned by all my enemies and despised by my neighbors-- even my friends are afraid to come near me. When they see me on the street, they run the other way.

Psalms 31 : 12 (NLT)

I am ignored as if I were dead, as if I were a broken pot.

Psalms 31 : 13 (NLT)

I have heard the many rumors about me, and I am surrounded by terror. My enemies conspire against me, plotting to take my life.

Psalms 31 : 14 (NLT)

But I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, "You are my God!"

Psalms 31 : 15 (NLT)

My future is in your hands. Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.

Psalms 31 : 16 (NLT)

Let your favor shine on your servant. In your unfailing love, rescue me.

Psalms 31 : 17 (NLT)

Don't let me be disgraced, O LORD, for I call out to you for help. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them lie silent in the grave.

Psalms 31 : 18 (NLT)

Silence their lying lips-- those proud and arrogant lips that accuse the godly.

Psalms 31 : 19 (NLT)

How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.

Psalms 31 : 20 (NLT)

You hide them in the shelter of your presence, safe from those who conspire against them. You shelter them in your presence, far from accusing tongues.

Psalms 31 : 21 (NLT)

Praise the LORD, for he has shown me the wonders of his unfailing love. He kept me safe when my city was under attack.

Psalms 31 : 22 (NLT)

In panic I cried out, "I am cut off from the LORD!" But you heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help.

Psalms 31 : 23 (NLT)

Love the LORD, all you godly ones! For the LORD protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes the arrogant.

Psalms 31 : 24 (NLT)

So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD! A psalm of David.