Psalms 31
1 To the Chief Musician. A Melody of David. In thee, O Yahweh, have I sought refuge, Let me not be ashamed to times age-abiding, In thy righteousness, deliver me:
A psalm of David. For the music director. Lord, you are the one who keeps me safe; please don't let me ever be humiliated. Save me, because you always do what is right.
2 Incline unto me, thine ear, Speedily rescue me, —Become to me a Rock of refuge, a Place of security, For saving me.
Please listen to me, and be quick to rescue me. Be my rock of protection, my strong fortress of safety.
3 Because, my mountain crag and my stronghold, thou art, Therefore, for the sake of thine own Name, wilt thou lead me and guide me?
You are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your reputation, please lead me and guide me.
4 Wilt thou bring me forth, out of the net which they have hidden for me? For, thou, art my refuge.
Help me escape from the hidden net that they set to trap me, for you are the one who protects me.
5 Into thy hand, do I commit my spirit—Thou hast ransomed me, O Yahweh, GOD most faithful.
I put myself in your hands. Save me, Lord, for you are a trustworthy God.
6 I hate such as give heed to false vanities, I, then, in Yahweh, have set my hope.
I hate those who devote themselves to pointless idols; I trust in the Lord.
7 I will indeed exult and rejoice, in thy lovingkindness, —In that thou hast looked upon my humiliation, thou hast taken note that in distresses was my life;
I will celebrate, happy in your love that never fails, for you have seen the problems I face and have paid attention to my troubles.
8 And hast not shut me up in the hand of the foe, Thou hast given standing, in a roomy place, unto my feet.
You haven't handed me over to my enemies; you have set me free.
9 Show me favour, O Yahweh, for in distress am I, —Wasted with vexation, is mine eye—my soul and my body;
Be kind to me Lord, for I am upset. I can hardly see from so much crying. I am completely wasting away.
10 For, consumed with sorrow, is my life, and my years with sighing, —My strength hath staggered with my humiliation, and, my bones, are without marrow.
Grief is killing me; my life is cut short by sadness; I am falling apart because of my troubles; I am worn to the bone.
11 By reason of all mine adversaries, have I become a reproach. Even to my neighbours, altogether, and a dread to mine acquaintance, —They who have seen me abroad, have fled from me:
I 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.
12 I have been forgotten, like one dead—out of mind, I have been as a missing vessel.
I have been forgotten as if I were dead; I'm ignored like a broken pot.
13 For I have heard the whispering of many—A terror round about! When they have sat in conclave together against me, to take away my life, have they intrigued.
I hear many people whispering about me; terror surrounds me. They plot together against me, planning to kill me.
14 I, therefore. in thee, have put my trust, O Yahweh, I have said, My God, thou art!
But I put my trust in you, Lord, saying, “You are my God!”
15 In thy hand, are my times, Rescue me from the hand of my foes and from my pursuers!
My whole life is in your hands! Save me from those who hate me and persecute me!
16 Cause thy face to shine upon thy servant, Save me in thy lovingkindness.
May you look kindly on me, your servant. Save me because of your trustworthy love.
17 O Yahweh! let me not be ashamed, For I have called upon thee, Let the lawless be ashamed, Go down in silence to hades! (Sheol h7585)
Lord, 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. (Sheol h7585)
18 Let false lips be made dumb, —which are speaking—against a righteous one—arrogantly, with pride and contempt.
Shut the mouths of those who tell lies against good people—those who speak contemptuously in their pride and arrogance!
19 How great is thy goodness, which thou hast hidden away for them who revere thee, —Thou hast wrought for them who seek refuge in thee, in sight of the sons of men.
How 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.
20 Thou wilt conceal them, in the secrecy of thine own presence, from the conspiracies of men, —Thou wilt hide them in a pavilion, from the strife of tongues.
You shelter and protect them with your presence, far from their enemies who scheme against them. You keep them safe from attacks and accusations.
21 Blessed be Yahweh, for he hath made wonderful his lovingkindness for me, in a fortified city.
Bless the Lord, for he has shown me his wonderful trustworthy love when my city was being attacked
22 But, I, had said in mine alarm, I am cut off from before thine eyes, —But, indeed, thou didst hear the voice of my supplication, when I cried for help unto thee.
Terrified 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.
23 Love Yahweh, all ye his men of lovingkindness, —Faithfulness, doth Yahweh observe, but repayeth abundantly him that worketh proudly.
Love 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.
24 Be strong, and let your heart be bold, all ye who are waiting for Yahweh.
Be strong and be confident, all you who put your hope in the Lord.
