Psalms 31:1–8
I take refuge in the Lord, my Rock and Fortress, committing my spirit into His hands because He has seen my affliction and set my feet in a spacious place.
1 In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Let me never be disappointed. Deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Bow down your ear to me. Deliver me speedily. Be to me a strong rock, a house of defense to save me.
3 For you are my rock and my fortress, therefore for your name’s sake lead me and guide me.
4 Pluck me out of the net that they have laid secretly for me, for you are my stronghold.
5 Into your hand I commend my spirit. You redeem me, Yahweh, God of truth.
6 I hate those who regard lying vanities, but I trust in Yahweh.
7 I will be glad and rejoice in your loving kindness, for you have seen my affliction. You have known my soul in adversities.
8 You have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy. You have set my feet in a large place.
I take refuge in the Lord, my Rock and Fortress, committing my spirit into His hands because He has seen my affliction and set my feet in a spacious place.
To seek divine protection from immediate threats and to model a total entrustment of the soul to God’s faithful care based on His past mercies and current attentiveness.
Entrusting Life to the LORD in Distress
The faithful God shelters His distressed servant, receives his surrendered life, and strengthens all who hope in Him.