Psalms 31:1

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 [a]In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.

Psalms 31:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
ESV
1 In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me!
NLT
1 O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right.
MSG
1 I run to you, God; I run for dear life. Don't let me down! Take me seriously this time!
CSB
1 Lord, I seek refuge in You; let me never be disgraced. Save me by Your righteousness.

Psalms 31:1 In-Context

1 In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
3 Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
4 Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.
5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, LORD, my faithful God.

Cross References 2

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 31:1-24 is numbered 31:2-25.
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