Psalms 31:19–24
How great is God's stored-up goodness for those who fear Him! He hides them in His presence from the strife of tongues and preserves those who hope in Him.
19 Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men!
20 In the shelter of your presence you will hide them from the plotting of man. You will keep them secretly in a dwelling away from the strife of tongues.
21 Praise be to Yahweh, for he has shown me his marvelous loving kindness in a strong city.
22 As for me, I said in my haste, “I am cut off from before your eyes.” Nevertheless you heard the voice of my petitions when I cried to you.
23 Oh love Yahweh, all you his saints! Yahweh preserves the faithful, and fully recompenses him who behaves arrogantly.
24 Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh.
How great is God's stored-up goodness for those who fear Him! He hides them in His presence from the strife of tongues and preserves those who hope in Him.
To celebrate the abundant goodness and protective presence of God and to exhort the community of believers to faithful love and courageous hope.
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.