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Psalm 31 :: New Living
Translation (NLT)
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O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. |
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Turn your
ear to listen to me;
rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe. |
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You are my
rock and my fortress.
For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger. |
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Pull me
from the trap my enemies set for me,
for I find protection in you alone. |
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I entrust
my spirit into your hand.
Rescue me, LORD, for you are a faithful God. |
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I hate
those who worship worthless idols.
I trust in the LORD. |
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I will be
glad and rejoice in your unfailing love,
for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul. |
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You have
not handed me over to my enemies
but have set me in a safe place. |
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Have mercy
on me, LORD, for I am in distress.
Tears blur my eyes. My body and soul are withering away. |
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I am dying
from grief;
my years are shortened by sadness. Sin has drained my strength; I am wasting away from within. |
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I am
scorned by all my enemies
and despised by my neighbors— even my friends are afraid to come near me. When they see me on the street, they run the other way. |
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I am
ignored as if I were dead,
as if I were a broken pot. |
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I have
heard the many rumors about me,
and I am surrounded by terror. My enemies conspire against me, plotting to take my life. |
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But I am
trusting you, O LORD,
saying, “You are my God!” |
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My future
is in your hands.
Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly. |
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Let your
favor shine on your servant.
In your unfailing love, rescue me. |
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Don’t let
me be disgraced, O LORD,
for I call out to you for help. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them lie silent in the grave. |
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Silence
their lying lips—
those proud and arrogant lips that accuse the godly. |
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How great
is the goodness
you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world. |
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You hide
them in the shelter of your presence,
safe from those who conspire against them. You shelter them in your presence, far from accusing tongues. |
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Praise the
LORD,
for he has shown me the wonders of his unfailing love. God you keep me safe when my city was under attack. |
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In panic I
cried out,
“I am cut off from the LORD!” But you God heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help. |
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Love the
LORD, all you godly ones!
For the LORD protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes the arrogant. |
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So be
strong and courageous,
all you who put your hope in the LORD! |
