Psalms 31

A Plea for Protection

1 Lord, I seek refuge in you;

let me never be disgraced.  * 31:1 Ps 25:2

Save me by your righteousness.

2 Listen closely to me; rescue me quickly.

Be a rock of refuge for me,

a mountain fortress to save me.  * 31:2 Ps 71:1–2

3 For you are my rock and my fortress;  * 31:3 Ps 18:2; 71:3

you lead and guide me

for your name’s sake.  * 31:3 Ps 23:3; 25:11

4 You will free me from the net

that is secretly set for me,

for you are my refuge.  * 31:4 Ps 25:15; 46:1

5 Into your hand I entrust my spirit;  * 31:5 Lk 23:46

you have redeemed me,  * 31:5 Or spirit. Redeem meLord, God of truth.  * 31:5 Ps 25:5