Psalms 31:1
What does Psalms 31:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 31:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame: Deliver me in thy righteousness.
KJV
King James Version · 1611In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame: Deliver me in thy righteousness.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949In you, O Lord, have I put my hope; let me never be shamed; keep me safe in your righteousness.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To the Overseer. --A Psalm of David. In Thee, O Jehovah, I have trusted, Let me not be ashamed to the age, In Thy righteousness deliver me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752To David himself, understanding. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890In thee, Jehovah, do I trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2Bow down thine ear unto me; deliver me speedily: Be thou to me a strong rock, A house of defence to save me.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 143:1
Hear my prayer, O Jehovah; give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
- Psalms 143:11
Quicken me, O Jehovah, for thy name’s sake: In thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
- Psalms 43:1
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: Oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
- Romans 10:11
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame.
- Psalms 22:4
Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
- Psalms 7:8
Jehovah ministereth judgment to the peoples: Judge me, O Jehovah, according to my righteousness, and to mine integrity that is in me.
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