Psalms 31:1

Psalms 31:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
• New International Version (NIV)In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
• English Standard Version (ESV)In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me!
• New King James Version (NKJV)In You, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness.

Context of Psalms 31:1

I have taken refuge in you, O Lord. Never let me be put to shame. Save me because of your righteousness. 2Turn your ear toward me. Rescue me quickly. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. 3Indeed, you are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your name, lead me and guide me.

Psalms 31:1 word by word

בְּךָ֖ יְהוָ֣ה חָ֭סִיתִי אַל־אֵב֣וֹשָׁה לְעוֹלָ֑ם בְּצִדְקָתְךָ֥ פַלְּטֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• In thee, O Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• do I put my trustחָסָהchâsâh · to seek refugeH2620
• let me neverעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• let me neverאַל'al · notH408
• be ashamedבּוֹשׁbûsh · be ashamedH954
• deliverפָּלַטpâlaţ · to escapeH6403
• me in thy righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666

Cross-references for Psalms 31:1

• Psalms 22:4Our ancestors trusted you. They trusted, and you rescued them.
• Psalms 25:2I trust you, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame. Do not let my enemies triumph over me.
• Psalms 71:1I have taken refuge in you, O Lord. Never let me be put to shame.
• Isaiah 49:23Then kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens will nurse you. They will bow in front of you with their faces touching the ground. They will lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the Lord. Those who wait with hope for me will not be put to shame.
• Romans 5:5We’re not ashamed to have this confidence, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
• Romans 10:11Scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be ashamed.”
• Psalms 7:8The Lord judges the people of the world. Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity.
• Psalms 43:1Judge me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation. Rescue me from deceitful and unjust people.
• Psalms 143:1O Lord, listen to my prayer. Open your ears to hear my urgent requests. Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
• Daniel 9:16Lord, since you are very righteous, turn your anger and fury away from your city, Jerusalem, your holy mountain. Jerusalem and your people are insulted by everyone around us because of our sins and the wicked things our ancestors did.

Commentaries on Psalms 31:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust - I confide in thee for every good I need: let me not be confounded by not receiving the end of my faith, the supply of my wants, and the salvation of my soul.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust - This is the ground of the petitions which follow; or the reason why the psalmist thus appeals to God. It was his firm confidence in Him; in His character; in His promises; in His ability to deliver Him in the time of danger. Compare the notes at Psalm 7:1. Let me never be ashamed - That is, let me never have occasion to be ashamed for having put this confidence in Thee. Let Thy dealings toward me be such as to show…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Confidence in God. (1-8) Prayer in trouble. (9-18) Praise for God's goodness. (19-24) Verses 1-8 Faith and prayer must go together, for the prayer of faith is the prevailing prayer. David gave up his soul in a special manner to God. And with the words, ver. 5, our Lord Jesus yielded up his last breath on the cross, and made his soul a free-will offering for sin, laying down his life as a ransom. But David is here as a man in distress and trouble. And his…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5The Lord provides safety to anyone seeking his protection. The psalmist trusts and submits to the Lord. See also Psalm 71:1–3.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-241. Expresses the general tone of feeling of the Psalm.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 31:1

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith

In the dictionaries

• David
• Faithful; Faithfulness
• Pentateuch
• Psalms, Book of

Commentaries on Psalms 31

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings