Psalms 31 - Revised Standard Version Old Tradition 1952(RSV-C)

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

1In thee, O Lord, do I seek refuge;

let me never be put to shame;

in thy righteousness deliver me!

2Incline thy ear to me,

rescue me speedily!

Be thou a rock of refuge for me,

a strong fortress to save me!

3Yea, thou art my rock and my fortress;

for thy name's sake lead me and guide me,

4take me out of the net which is hidden for me,

for thou art my refuge.

5 those who pay regard to vain idols;

but I trust in the Lord.

7I will rejoice and be glad for thy steadfast love,

because thou hast seen my affliction,

thou hast taken heed of my adversities,

8and hast not delivered me into the hand of the enemy;

thou hast set my feet in a broad place.

9Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress;

my eye is wasted from grief,

my soul and my body also.

10For my life is spent with sorrow,

and my years with sighing;

my strength fails because of my misery,

and my bones waste away.

11I am the scorn of all my adversaries,

a horror to my neighbors,

an object of dread to my acquaintances;

those who see me in the street flee from me.

12I have passed out of mind like one who is dead;

I have become like a broken vessel.

13 from thy sight.”

But thou didst hear my supplications,

when I cried to thee for help.

23Love the Lord, all you his saints!

The Lord preserves the faithful,

but abundantly requites him who acts haughtily.

24Be strong, and let your heart take courage,

all you who wait for the Lord!