Psalms 31:3-21

³You are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your reputation, please lead me and guide me.

⁴Help me escape from the hidden net that they set to trap me, for you are the one who protects me.

⁵I put myself in your hands. Save me, Lord, for you are a trustworthy God.

⁶I hate those who devote themselves to pointless idols; I trust in the Lord.

⁷I will celebrate, happy in your love that never fails, for you have seen the problems I face and have paid attention to my troubles.

⁸You haven't handed me over to my enemies; you have set me free.

⁹Be kind to me Lord, for I am upset. I can hardly see from so much crying. I am completely wasting away.

¹⁰Grief is killing me; my life is cut short by sadness; I am falling apart because of my troubles; I am worn to the bone.

¹¹I am ridiculed by my enemies, particularly by my neighbors. My friends dread meeting me; people who see me in the street run the other way.

¹²I have been forgotten as if I were dead; I'm ignored like a broken pot.

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