Psalms 31:1-3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

Never let me be ashamed Namely, of my confidence in thy promises. Deliver me in thy righteousness By, or for, or according to thy faithfulness and goodness, both which often come under the name of righteousness. Deliver me speedily Because of the greatness and urgency of my danger, which is even ready to swallow me up. For thy name's sake lead me For the glory of thy name, that is, of thy power, and truth, and mercy to thy miserable servant. And guide me Lead and guide are two words expressing the same thing with more emphasis. Direct me clearly and continually in a right and safe path: for, without thy conduct, I can neither discern the right way nor continue in it.

Psalms 31:1-3

1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.

2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.

3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.