Psalms 31:13-24

¹³I hear many people whispering about me; terror surrounds me. They plot together against me, planning to kill me.

¹⁴But I put my trust in you, Lord, saying, “You are my God!”

¹⁵My whole life is in your hands! Save me from those who hate me and persecute me!

¹⁶May you look kindly on me, your servant. Save me because of your trustworthy love.

¹⁷Lord, don't let me be disgraced, for I'm calling out to you. Instead let the wicked be disgraced, let them be silent in the grave.

¹⁸Shut the mouths of those who tell lies against good people—those who speak contemptuously in their pride and arrogance!

¹⁹How wonderful is the goodness you have reserved for those who honor you! In front of everyone you give this goodness to those who come to you for help.

²⁰You shelter and protect them with your presence, far from their enemies who scheme against them. You keep them safe from attacks and accusations.

²¹Bless the Lord, for he has shown me his wonderful trustworthy love when my city was being attacked

²²Terrified I cried out, “I am being destroyed right in front of you!” But you heard my cry when I called out for you to help me.

²³Love the Lord, all you who trust in him! The Lord takes care of those who trust him, but he pays back in full those who are arrogant.

²⁴Be strong and be confident, all you who put your hope in the Lord.