King James Version
What Does Psalms 31:14 Mean?
“But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.”
Context
12
I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel. a broken: Heb. a vessel that perisheth
13
For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
14
But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
15
My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
16
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(14) **But I.**—Emphatic, in contrast to the pretended panic and in spite of the real dangers around him.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 31:14 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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