Psalm 31:12-24

New Living Translation

¹²I am ignored as if I were dead,
    as if I were a broken pot.
¹³I have heard the many rumors about me,
    and I am surrounded by terror.
My enemies conspire against me,
    plotting to take my life.

¹⁴But I am trusting you, O Lord,
    saying, “You are my God!”
¹⁵My future is in your hands.
    Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.
¹⁶Let your favor shine on your servant.
    In your unfailing love, rescue me.
¹⁷Don’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.^[a]
¹⁸Silence their lying lips—
    those proud and arrogant lips that accuse the godly.

¹⁹How 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.
²⁰You 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.

²¹Praise the Lord,
    for he has shown me the wonders of his unfailing love.
    He kept me safe when my city was under attack.
²²In panic I cried out,
    “I am cut off from the Lord!”
But you heard my cry for mercy
    and answered my call for help.

²³Love the Lord, all you godly ones!
    For the Lord protects those who are loyal to him,
    but he harshly punishes the arrogant.
²⁴So be strong and courageous,
    all you who put your hope in the Lord!