Font Size
Psalm 31
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Psalm 31
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Psalm 31
Prayer and Praise for Deliverance from Enemies
To the leader. A Psalm of David.
1 In you, O Lord, I seek refuge;
do not let me ever be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me.
2 Incline your ear to me;
rescue me speedily.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a strong fortress to save me.
3 You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
for your name’s sake lead me and guide me,
4 take me out of the net that is hidden for me,
for you are my refuge.
5 Into your hand I commit my spirit;
you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.
6 You hate[a] those who pay regard to worthless idols,
but I trust in the Lord.
7 I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love,
because you have seen my affliction;
you have taken heed of my adversities,
8 and have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy;
you have set my feet in a broad place.
9 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress;
my eye wastes away from grief,
my soul and body also.
10 For my life is spent with sorrow,
and my years with sighing;
my strength fails because of my misery,[b]
and my bones waste away.
11 I am the scorn of all my adversaries,
a horror[c] to my neighbours,
an object of dread to my acquaintances;
those who see me in the street flee from me.
12 I have passed out of mind like one who is dead;
I have become like a broken vessel.
13 For I hear the whispering of many—
terror all around!—
as they scheme together against me,
as they plot to take my life.
14 But I trust in you, O Lord;
I say, ‘You are my God.’
15 My times are in your hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
16 Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your steadfast love.
17 Do not let me be put to shame, O Lord,
for I call on you;
let the wicked be put to shame;
let them go dumbfounded to Sheol.
18 Let the lying lips be stilled
that speak insolently against the righteous
with pride and contempt.
19 O how abundant is your goodness
that you have laid up for those who fear you,
and accomplished for those who take refuge in you,
in the sight of everyone!
20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them
from human plots;
you hold them safe under your shelter
from contentious tongues.
21 Blessed be the Lord,
for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me
when I was beset as a city under siege.
22 I had said in my alarm,
‘I am driven far[d] from your sight.’
But you heard my supplications
when I cried out to you for help.
23 Love the Lord, all you his saints.
The Lord preserves the faithful,
but abundantly repays the one who acts haughtily.
24 Be strong, and let your heart take courage,
all you who wait for the Lord.
Footnotes
- Psalm 31:6 One Heb Ms Gk Syr Jerome: MT I hate
- Psalm 31:10 Gk Syr: Heb my iniquity
- Psalm 31:11 Cn: Heb exceedingly
- Psalm 31:22 Another reading is cut off
Salmos 31
Nueva Versión Internacional (Castilian)
Salmos 31
Nueva Versión Internacional (Castilian)
(A)Al director musical. Salmo de David.
31 En ti, Señor, busco refugio;
jamás permitas que me avergüencen;
en tu justicia, líbrame.
2 Inclina a mí tu oído,
y acude pronto a socorrerme.
Sé tú mi roca protectora,
la fortaleza de mi salvación.
3 Guíame, pues eres mi roca y mi fortaleza,
dirígeme por amor a tu nombre.
4 Líbrame de la trampa que me han tendido,
porque tú eres mi refugio.
5 En tus manos encomiendo mi espíritu;
líbrame, Señor, Dios de la verdad.
6 Odio a los que veneran ídolos vanos;
yo, por mi parte, confío en ti, Señor.
7 Me alegro y me regocijo en tu amor,
porque tú has visto mi aflicción
y conoces las angustias de mi alma.
8 No me entregaste al enemigo,
sino que me pusiste en lugar espacioso.
9 Ten compasión de mí, Señor, que estoy angustiado;
el dolor está acabando con mis ojos,
con mi alma, ¡con mi cuerpo!
10 La vida se me va en angustias,
y los años, en lamentos;
la tristeza está acabando con mis fuerzas,
y mis huesos se van debilitando.
11 A causa de todos mis enemigos,
soy el hazmerreír de mis vecinos;
soy un espanto para mis amigos;
de mí huyen los que me encuentran en la calle.
12 Me han olvidado, como si hubiera muerto;
soy como una vasija hecha pedazos.
13 Son muchos a los que oigo cuchichear:
«Hay terror por todas partes».
Se han confabulado contra mí,
y traman quitarme la vida.
14 Pero yo, Señor, confío en ti,
y digo: «Tú eres mi Dios».
15 Mi vida entera está en tus manos;
líbrame de mis enemigos y perseguidores.
16 Que tu faz irradie luz sobre tu siervo;
por tu gran amor, sálvame.
17 Señor, no permitas que me avergüencen,
porque a ti he clamado.
Que sean avergonzados los malvados,
y acallados en el sepulcro.
18 Que sean silenciados sus labios mentirosos,
porque hablan contra los justos
con orgullo, desdén e insolencia.
19 Cuán grande es tu bondad,
que atesoras para los que te temen,
y que a la vista de la gente derramas
sobre los que en ti se refugian.
20 Al amparo de tu presencia los proteges
de las intrigas humanas;
en tu morada los resguardas
de las lenguas contenciosas.
21 Bendito sea el Señor,
pues mostró su gran amor por mí
cuando me hallaba en una ciudad sitiada.
22 En mi confusión llegué a decir:
«¡He sido arrojado de tu presencia!»
Pero tú oíste mi voz suplicante
cuando te pedí que me ayudaras.
23 Amad al Señor, todos sus fieles;
él protege a los dignos de confianza,
pero a los orgullosos les da su merecido.
24 Cobrad ánimo y armaos de valor,
todos los que en el Señor esperáis.
Psalm 31
New International Version
Psalm 31
New International Version
Psalm 31[a](A)
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;(B)
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.(C)
2 Turn your ear to me,(D)
come quickly to my rescue;(E)
be my rock of refuge,(F)
a strong fortress to save me.
3 Since you are my rock and my fortress,(G)
for the sake of your name(H) lead and guide me.
4 Keep me free from the trap(I) that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.(J)
5 Into your hands I commit my spirit;(K)
deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.(L)
6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols;(M)
as for me, I trust in the Lord.(N)
7 I will be glad and rejoice in your love,
for you saw my affliction(O)
and knew the anguish(P) of my soul.
8 You have not given me into the hands(Q) of the enemy
but have set my feet in a spacious place.(R)
9 Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress;(S)
my eyes grow weak with sorrow,(T)
my soul and body(U) with grief.
10 My life is consumed by anguish(V)
and my years by groaning;(W)
my strength fails(X) because of my affliction,[b](Y)
and my bones grow weak.(Z)
11 Because of all my enemies,(AA)
I am the utter contempt(AB) of my neighbors(AC)
and an object of dread to my closest friends—
those who see me on the street flee from me.
12 I am forgotten as though I were dead;(AD)
I have become like broken pottery.
13 For I hear many whispering,(AE)
“Terror on every side!”(AF)
They conspire against me(AG)
and plot to take my life.(AH)
14 But I trust(AI) in you, Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”
15 My times(AJ) are in your hands;
deliver me from the hands of my enemies,
from those who pursue me.
16 Let your face shine(AK) on your servant;
save me in your unfailing love.(AL)
17 Let me not be put to shame,(AM) Lord,
for I have cried out to you;
but let the wicked be put to shame
and be silent(AN) in the realm of the dead.
18 Let their lying lips(AO) be silenced,
for with pride and contempt
they speak arrogantly(AP) against the righteous.
19 How abundant are the good things(AQ)
that you have stored up for those who fear you,
that you bestow in the sight of all,(AR)
on those who take refuge(AS) in you.
20 In the shelter(AT) of your presence you hide(AU) them
from all human intrigues;(AV)
you keep them safe in your dwelling
from accusing tongues.
Footnotes
- Psalm 31:1 In Hebrew texts 31:1-24 is numbered 31:2-25.
- Psalm 31:10 Or guilt
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)
New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Nueva Versión Internacional (Castilian) (CST)
Santa Biblia, NUEVA VERSIÓN INTERNACIONAL® NVI® (Castellano) © 1999, 2005, 2017 por Biblica, Inc.® Usado con permiso de Biblica, Inc.® Reservados todos los derechos en todo el mundo.
New International Version (NIV) 
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan.