Psalms 31:1-11

¹(31-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (31-2) In thee, O LORD, have I taken refuge; let me never be ashamed; deliver me in Thy righteousness.

²(31-3) Incline Thine ear unto me, deliver me speedily; be Thou to me a rock of refuge, even a fortress of defence, to save me.

³(31-4) For Thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for Thy name's sake lead me and guide me.

⁴(31-5) Bring me forth out of the net that they have hidden for me; for Thou art my stronghold.

⁵(31-6) Into Thy hand I commit my spirit; Thou hast redeemed me, O LORD, Thou God of truth.

⁶(31-7) I hate them that regard lying vanities; but I trust in the LORD.

⁷(31-8) I will be glad and rejoice in Thy lovingkindness; for Thou hast seen mine affliction, Thou hast taken cognizance of the troubles of my soul,

⁸(31-9) And Thou hast not given me over into the hand of the enemy; Thou hast set my feet in a broad place.

⁹(31-10) Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I am in distress; mine eye wasteth away with vexation, yea, my soul and my body.

¹⁰(31-11) For my life is spent in sorrow, and my years in sighing; my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are wasted away.

¹¹(31-12) Because of all mine adversaries I am become a reproach, yea, unto my neighbours exceedingly, and a dread to mine acquaintance; they that see me without flee from me.