Psalms 31

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

1 Ref <To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> In you, O Lord, have I put my hope; let me never be shamed; keep me safe in your righteousness.

2 Ref Let your ear be turned to me; take me quickly out of danger; be my strong Rock, my place of strength where I may be safe.

3 Ref For you are my Rock and my strong tower; go in front of me and be my guide, because of your name.

4 Ref Take me out of the net which they have put ready for me secretly; for you are my strength.

5 Ref Into your hands I give my spirit; you are my saviour, O Lord God for ever true.

6 Ref I am full of hate for those who go after false gods; but my hope is in the Lord.

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

1 Ref In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame: Deliver me in thy righteousness.

2 Ref Bow down thine ear unto me; deliver me speedily: Be thou to me a strong rock, A house of defence to save me.

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

4 Ref Pluck me out of the net that they have laid privily for me; For thou art my stronghold.

5 Ref Into thy hand I commend my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Jehovah, thou God of truth.

6 Ref I hate them that regard lying vanities; But I trust in Jehovah.

King James Version (KJV)

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

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

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

4 Ref Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.

5 Ref Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.

6 Ref I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.

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