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Book of Psalms
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:1 JFB -> Commentary on 31:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 31:1 TOD -> Commentary on 31:1 TSK -> Commentary on 31:1 TSK -> Entry for 31:1 WEN -> Notes on 31:1 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; David; Faith; Psalms TTT -> Righteousness of God, The; Sickness; Trust EBD -> David TV -> Devotional using 31:1 TV -> Devotional using 31:1 TV -> Devotional using 31:1 31:1 - [In Context] Lord, I depend on you. Don't disappoint me. Be kind to me and save me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:2 JFB -> Commentary on 31:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:2 TOD -> Commentary on 31:2 TSK -> Commentary on 31:2 TSK -> Entry for 31:2 WEN -> Notes on 31:2 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Anthropomorphisms; Rock TTT -> Rocks; Sickness EBD -> Rock 31:2 - [In Context] God, listen to me. Come quickly and save me. Be my Rock, F128 Be my place of safety. Be my fortress. F129 Protect me!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:3 JFB -> Commentary on 31:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:3 TOD -> Commentary on 31:3 TSK -> Commentary on 31:3 TSK -> Entry for 31:3 WEN -> Notes on 31:3 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith; Fort; God (continued); Prayer; Wisdom TTT -> Rocks; Sickness EBD -> Rock 31:3 - [In Context] God, you are my Rock, F130 So, for the good of your name, lead me and guide me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:4 JFB -> Commentary on 31:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:4 TOD -> Commentary on 31:4 TSK -> Commentary on 31:4 TSK -> Entry for 31:4 WEN -> Notes on 31:4 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith; Net TTT -> Sickness SPG -> Devotional using 31:4 31:4 - [In Context] {My enemies have put a trap in front of me.} Save me from their trap. You are my place of safety.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:5 JFB -> Commentary on 31:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:5 SRN -> Study Notes on 31:5 TOD -> Commentary on 31:5 TSK -> Commentary on 31:5 TSK -> Entry for 31:5 WEN -> Notes on 31:5 NTB -> Death; Faith; God; God (continued); Immortality; Man; Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions; Truth TTT -> Privileges of Saints; Redemption; Sickness; Truth of God, The SPG -> Devotional using 31:5 31:5 - [In Context] Lord, you are the God we can trust. I put my life F131 in your hands. Save me!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:6 JFB -> Commentary on 31:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:6 TOD -> Commentary on 31:6 TSK -> Commentary on 31:6 TSK -> Entry for 31:6 WEN -> Notes on 31:6 NTB -> Company; Faith; Vanity TTT -> Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God; Sickness; Vanity EBD -> Idol 31:6 - [In Context] I hate people who worship false gods. I trust only in the Lord.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:7 JFB -> Commentary on 31:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:7 TOD -> Commentary on 31:7 TSK -> Commentary on 31:7 TSK -> Entry for 31:7 WEN -> Notes on 31:7 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; God (continued); Thankfulness TTT -> Mercy of God, The; Sickness 31:7 - [In Context] God, your kindness makes me very happy. You have seen my suffering. You know about the troubles I have.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:8 JFB -> Commentary on 31:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:8 TOD -> Commentary on 31:8 TSK -> Commentary on 31:8 TSK -> Entry for 31:8 WEN -> Notes on 31:8 TTT -> Feet, The; Sickness 31:8 - [In Context] You will not let my enemies take me. You will free me from their traps.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:9 JFB -> Commentary on 31:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:9 TOD -> Commentary on 31:9 TSK -> Commentary on 31:9 TSK -> Entry for 31:9 WEN -> Notes on 31:9 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TTT -> Eye, The 31:9 - [In Context] Lord, I have many troubles. So be kind to me. I am so upset that my eyes are hurting. My throat and stomach are aching.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:10 JFB -> Commentary on 31:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:10 TOD -> Commentary on 31:10 TSK -> Commentary on 31:10 TSK -> Entry for 31:10 WEN -> Notes on 31:10 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Conviction; Prayer; Remorse 31:10 - [In Context] My life is ending in sadness. My years are passing away in sighing. F132 My troubles are taking away my strength. My strength is leaving me. F133
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:11 JFB -> Commentary on 31:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:11 TOD -> Commentary on 31:11 TSK -> Commentary on 31:11 TSK -> Entry for 31:11 WEN -> Notes on 31:11 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities 31:11 - [In Context] My enemies hate me. And all my neighbors hate me, too. All my relatives see me in the street. They are afraid of me and avoid me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:12 JFB -> Commentary on 31:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:12 TOD -> Commentary on 31:12 TSK -> Commentary on 31:12 TSK -> Entry for 31:12 WEN -> Notes on 31:12 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TTT -> Dead, The 31:12 - [In Context] People have completely forgotten me, like some lost tool.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:13 JFB -> Commentary on 31:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:13 TOD -> Commentary on 31:13 TSK -> Commentary on 31:13 TSK -> Entry for 31:13 WEN -> Notes on 31:13 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Persecution; Slander TTT -> Slander 31:13 - [In Context] I hear the terrible things people say about me. Those people turned against me. They plan to kill me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:14 JFB -> Commentary on 31:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:14 TOD -> Commentary on 31:14 TSK -> Commentary on 31:14 TSK -> Entry for 31:14 WEN -> Notes on 31:14 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith TTT -> Trust 31:14 - [In Context] Lord, I trust you. You are my God.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:15 JFB -> Commentary on 31:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:15 TOD -> Commentary on 31:15 TSK -> Commentary on 31:15 TSK -> Entry for 31:15 WEN -> Notes on 31:15 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith TTT -> Providence of God, The; Truth 31:15 - [In Context] My life is in your hands. Save me from my enemies. Some people are chasing me. F134 Save me from them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:16 JFB -> Commentary on 31:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:16 TOD -> Commentary on 31:16 TSK -> Commentary on 31:16 TSK -> Entry for 31:16 WEN -> Notes on 31:16 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TV -> Devotional using 31:16 TV -> Devotional using 31:16 TV -> Devotional using 31:16 31:16 - [In Context] Please welcome and accept your servant. F135 Be kind to me and save me!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:17 JFB -> Commentary on 31:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:17 SRN -> Study Notes on 31:17 TOD -> Commentary on 31:17 TSK -> Commentary on 31:17 TSK -> Entry for 31:17 WEN -> Notes on 31:17 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Hell; Prayer EBD -> Hell 31:17 - [In Context] Lord, I prayed to you. So I will not be disappointed. Bad people will be disappointed. They will go to the grave in silence.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:18 JFB -> Commentary on 31:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:18 TOD -> Commentary on 31:18 TSK -> Commentary on 31:18 TSK -> Entry for 31:18 WEN -> Notes on 31:18 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Falsehood; Prayer TTT -> Righteousness 31:18 - [In Context] Those bad people brag and tell lies about good people. Those bad people are very proud. But their lying lips will be silent.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:19 JFB -> Commentary on 31:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:19 SRN -> Study Notes on 31:19 TOD -> Commentary on 31:19 TSK -> Commentary on 31:19 TSK -> Entry for 31:19 WEN -> Notes on 31:19 NTB -> Faith; Fear Of God; God (continued); Righteous TTT -> Goodness of God, The TV -> Devotional using 31:19 TV -> Devotional using 31:19 TV -> Devotional using 31:19 31:19 - [In Context] God, you have hidden away many wonderful things for your followers. You do good things in front of everyone for the people who trust you.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:20 JFB -> Commentary on 31:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:20 TOD -> Commentary on 31:20 TSK -> Commentary on 31:20 TSK -> Entry for 31:20 WEN -> Notes on 31:20 NTB -> God (continued); Righteous; Strife TTT -> Strife 31:20 - [In Context] Bad people join together to hurt good people. Those bad people try to start fights. But you hide those good people and protect them. You protect them in your shelter.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:21 JFB -> Commentary on 31:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:21 TOD -> Commentary on 31:21 TSK -> Commentary on 31:21 TSK -> Entry for 31:21 WEN -> Notes on 31:21 NTB -> God (continued); Thankfulness TTT -> Loving-kindness of God, The 31:21 - [In Context] Bless the Lord! He showed his true love for me in a wonderful way when the city was surrounded by enemies.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:22 JFB -> Commentary on 31:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:22 TOD -> Commentary on 31:22 TSK -> Commentary on 31:22 TSK -> Entry for 31:22 WEN -> Notes on 31:22 NTB -> Despondency; Doubting; Prayer 31:22 - [In Context] I was afraid, and I said, "I am in a place where God can't see me." But I prayed to you, God, and you heard my loud prayers for help.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:23 JFB -> Commentary on 31:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:23 TOD -> Commentary on 31:23 TSK -> Commentary on 31:23 TSK -> Entry for 31:23 NTB -> Duty; Faithfulness; God (continued); Love; Pride TTT -> Love to God; Pride TV -> Devotional using 31:23 TV -> Devotional using 31:23 31:23 - [In Context] God's followers, you should love the Lord! The Lord protects people that are loyal to him. But the Lord punishes people that brag about their own power. He gives them the punishment they deserve.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 31:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 31:24 JFB -> Commentary on 31:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 31:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 31:24 TOD -> Commentary on 31:24 TSK -> Commentary on 31:24 TSK -> Entry for 31:24 NTB -> Faith; Hope TV -> Devotional using 31:24 TV -> Devotional using 31:24 31:24 - [In Context] Be strong and brave, all of you people that are waiting for the Lord's help!
FOOTNOTES: F128: pack   A group of dogs. Dogs travel together in packs to hunt and kill other animals for food. F129: Like a lion … feet   The Greek version has, "They pierced my hands and my feet." With a minor change (lengthening one letter), the Hebrew "like a lion" also means, "they pierced" or "they dug into". F130: They keep looking at me   This phrase often means "to look at someone with plans to hurt him." F131: lots   Sticks, stones, or pieces of bone used like dice for making decisions. See Proverbs 16:33. F132: Protect me … horns   Or, "You have answered me and protected me from the bulls' horns." This might be a word-play tying the first half of this psalm to the second half. The writer might have wanted us to understand this line both as a prayer for help (like the first half of the psalm) and also as a sign that God had answered his prayer (like the second half of the psalm). F133: descendants   A person's children and their future families. F134: come eat … satisfied   This person was giving a thank-offering. This meant that he would sacrifice an animal and share that food with other people at the temple. They would all eat that food and be happy together there with the Lord. This way a person shared his happiness when God blessed him. See Lev. 3:1-5 and Deut. 14:22-29. F135: be happy   Literally, "live."

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TOD - Treasury of David; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.