Psalm 31:21

Translations

Modern

Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.

Traditional

Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.

Literal

Blessed be YHWH, for He has made marvelous His loving devotion to me, in a city under siege.

Latin

Benedictus Dominus, quoniam mirificavit misericordiam suam mihi in civitate munita.

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English

Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.

Notes

Psalms 31:21–22

Blessed be the LORD: The psalmist expresses his joy at the experience of God’s goodness and love. Throughout his struggles, the Lord has cared for him.

Psalms 31:19–24

The psalmist thanks the Lord for answering his prayer and rescuing him (Psalm 31:1–18).

Psalms 31:1–24

The psalmist urges the faithful to seek safety in the Lord and wait for his salvation. After experiencing something like death, he shares how the Lord remained faithful. This psalm points ahead to the suffering of Jesus (Luke 23:46).

Theme notes and profiles

David Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

1 Samuel 23:7–13
When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with gates and bars.”
Psalm 17:7
Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Jeremiah 1:18
Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.
Psalm 98:1
A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
Psalm 118:23
This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

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