Psalms 31:15

Psalms 31:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
• New International Version (NIV)My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!
• New King James Version (NKJV)My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who persecute me.

Context of Psalms 31:15

13I have heard the many rumors about me, and I am surrounded by terror. My enemies conspire against me, plotting to take my life. 14But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands. Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly. 16Let your favor shine on your servant. In your unfailing love, rescue me. 17Don’t let me be disgraced, O Lord, for I call out to you for help. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them lie silent in the grave.

Psalms 31:15 word by word

בְּיָדְךָ֥ עִתֹּתָ֑י הַצִּ֘ילֵ֤נִי מִיַּד־א֝וֹיְבַ֗י וּמֵרֹדְפָֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• My timesעֵת‛êth · timeH6256
• in thy handיָדyâd · handH3027
• deliverנָצַלnâtsal · to rescueH5337
• of mine enemiesאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341
• and from them that persecuteרָדַףrâdaph · to pursueH7291

Cross-references for Psalms 31:15

• Psalms 116:15The Lord cares deeply when his loved ones die.
• 1 Samuel 26:10Surely the Lord will strike Saul down someday, or he will die of old age or in battle.
• 2 Samuel 7:12For when you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will raise up one of your descendants, your own offspring, and I will make his kingdom strong.
• Job 24:1“Why doesn’t the Almighty bring the wicked to judgment? Why must the godly wait for him in vain?
• Ecclesiastes 3:1For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.
• Luke 9:51As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
• John 7:6Jesus replied, “Now is not the right time for me to go, but you can go anytime.
• John 12:27“Now my soul is deeply troubled. Should I pray, ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But this is the very reason I came!
• John 13:1Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.
• John 17:1After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you.
• Acts 1:7He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know.
• Acts 23:11That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said, “Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have been a witness to me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome as well.”
• Acts 27:24and he said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul, for you will surely stand trial before Caesar! What’s more, God in his goodness has granted safety to everyone sailing with you.’
• 2 Timothy 4:6As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near.
• 2 Peter 1:14For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life,
• Psalms 17:8Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Commentaries on Psalms 31:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15My times are in thy hand - The events of my life are under thy control. No danger can happen to me without thy foresight; thou seest what is prepared for or meditated against me; thou canst therefore deliver me from mine enemies.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15My times are in thy hand - That is, I said this in my trouble; when my friends forsook me, and when my enemies came around me and threatened my life. The meaning is, that all that pertained to him was under the control and at the disposal of God. He would “live” as long as God should please. It was His to give life; His to preserve it; His to take it away. All in relation to life - its origin - its continuance - its changes - its seasons - childhood…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-18Verses 9-18 David's troubles made him a man of sorrows. Herein he was a type of Christ, who was acquainted with grief. David acknowledged that his afflictions were merited by his own sins, but Christ suffered for ours. David's friends durst not give him any assistance. Let us not think it strange if thus deserted, but make sure of a Friend in heaven who will not fail. God will be sure to order and dispose all for the best, to all those who commit their…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15My times are in Your hands: To give up control of timing is one way to express submission.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 14-1814-18. In his profession of trust he includes the terms of the prayer expressing it.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 31:15

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith

In the dictionaries

• David
• Foreknow; Foreknowledge
• 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