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Psalms — Capítulo 31

The prayer of a believer in time of deep distress. In the first part, cries for help are mingled with expressions of confidence. Then the detail of griefs engrosses his attention, till, in the assurance of strong but …

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1En ti, oh Jehová, he confiado; no sea yo confundido jamás; Líbrame en tu justicia.

2Inclina a mí tu oído, líbrame pronto; Sé tú mi roca fuerte, y fortaleza para salvarme.

3Porque tú eres mi roca y mi castillo; Por tu nombre me guiarás y me encaminarás.

4Sácame de la red que han escondido para mí, Pues tú eres mi refugio.

5En tu mano encomiendo mi espíritu; Tú me has redimido, oh Jehová, Dios de verdad.

6Aborrezco a los que esperan en vanidades ilusorias; Mas yo en Jehová he esperado.

7Me gozaré y alegraré en tu misericordia, Porque has visto mi aflicción; Has conocido mi alma en las angustias.

8No me entregaste en mano del enemigo; Pusiste mis pies en lugar espacioso.

9Ten misericordia de mí, oh Jehová, porque estoy en angustia; Se han consumido de tristeza mis ojos, mi alma también y mi cuerpo.

10Porque mi vida se va gastando de dolor, y mis años de suspirar; Se agotan mis fuerzas a causa de mi iniquidad, y mis huesos se han consumido.

11De todos mis enemigos soy objeto de oprobio, Y de mis vecinos mucho más, y el horror de mis conocidos; Los que me ven fuera huyen de mí.

12He sido olvidado de su corazón como un muerto; He venido a ser como un vaso quebrado.

13Porque oigo la calumnia de muchos; El miedo me asalta por todas partes, Mientras consultan juntos contra mí E idean quitarme la vida.

14Mas yo en ti confío, oh Jehová; Digo: Tú eres mi Dios.

15En tu mano están mis tiempos; Líbrame de la mano de mis enemigos y de mis perseguidores.

16Haz resplandecer tu rostro sobre tu siervo; Sálvame por tu misericordia.

17No sea yo avergonzado, oh Jehová, ya que te he invocado; Sean avergonzados los impíos, estén mudos en el Seol.

18Enmudezcan los labios mentirosos, Que hablan contra el justo cosas duras Con soberbia y menosprecio.

19¡Cuán grande es tu bondad, que has guardado para los que te temen, Que has mostrado a los que esperan en ti, delante de los hijos de los hombres!

20En lo secreto de tu presencia los esconderás de la conspiración del hombre; Los pondrás en un tabernáculo a cubierto de contención de lenguas.

21Bendito sea Jehová, Porque ha hecho maravillosa su misericordia para conmigo en ciudad fortificada.

22Decía yo en mi premura: Cortado soy de delante de tus ojos; Pero tú oíste la voz de mis ruegos cuando a ti clamaba.

23Amad a Jehová, todos vosotros sus santos; A los fieles guarda Jehová, Y paga abundantemente al que procede con soberbia.

24Esforzaos todos vosotros los que esperáis en Jehová, Y tome aliento vuestro corazón.

JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY

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I. He seeks help in God's righteous government (Psa 5:8), and begs for an attentive hearing, and spe…

He seeks help in God's righteous government (Psa 5:8), and begs for an attentive hearing, and speedy and effectual aid. With no other help and no claim of merit, he relies solely on God's regard to His own perfections for a safe guidance and release from the snares of his enemies. On the terms "rock," &c., (compare Psa 17:2; Psa 18:2, Psa 18:50; Psa 20:6; Psa 23:3; Psa 25:21).

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II. commit my spirit--my life, or myself. Our Saviour used the words on the Cross [Luk 23:46], not as…

commit my spirit--my life, or myself. Our Saviour used the words on the Cross [Luk 23:46], not as prophetical, but, as many pious men have done, as expressive of His unshaken confidence in God. The Psalmist rests on God's faithfulness to His promises to His people, and hence avows himself one of them, detesting all who revere objects of idolatry (compare Deu 32:21; Co1 8:4).

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III. hast known my soul, &c.--had regard to me in trouble.

hast known my soul, &c.--had regard to me in trouble.

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IV. shut me up . . . enemy--abandon to (Sa1 23:11).

shut me up . . . enemy--abandon to (Sa1 23:11). large room--place of safety (compare Psa 18:19).

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V. mine eye, &c.--denotes extreme weakness (compare Psa 6:7).

mine eye, &c.--denotes extreme weakness (compare Psa 6:7). grief--mingled sorrow and indignation (Psa 6:7). soul and . . . belly--the whole person.

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VI. Though the effects ascribed to grief are not mere figures of speech--

Though the effects ascribed to grief are not mere figures of speech-- spent . . . consumed--must be taken in the modified sense of wasted and decayed. iniquity--or, suffering by it (see on Psa 40:12).

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VII. among--or, literally, "from," or, "by" my enemies. The latter clauses describe the progress of hi…

among--or, literally, "from," or, "by" my enemies. The latter clauses describe the progress of his disgrace to the lowest degree, till,

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VIII. he is forgotten as one dead, and contemned as a useless broken vessel.

he is forgotten as one dead, and contemned as a useless broken vessel.

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IX. For--introduces further reasons for his prayer, the unjust, deliberate, and murderous purposes of…

For--introduces further reasons for his prayer, the unjust, deliberate, and murderous purposes of his foes.

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X. In his profession of trust he includes the terms of the prayer expressing it.

In his profession of trust he includes the terms of the prayer expressing it.

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XI. times--course of life.

times--course of life. deliver . . . hand--opposed to "shut me up," &c., of Psa 31:8.

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XII. Make . . . shine--(Compare Num 6:25; Psa 4:6). Deprecating from himself, he imprecates on the wic…

Make . . . shine--(Compare Num 6:25; Psa 4:6). Deprecating from himself, he imprecates on the wicked God's displeasure, and prays that their virulent persecution of him may be stopped.

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XIII. God displays openly His purposed goodness to His people.

God displays openly His purposed goodness to His people.

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XIV. the secret of thy presence--or, covering of Thy countenance; the protection He thus affords; comp…

the secret of thy presence--or, covering of Thy countenance; the protection He thus affords; compare Psa 27:5 for a similar figure; "dwelling" used there for "presence" here. The idea of security further presented by the figure of a tent and a fortified city [Psa 31:21].

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XV. For I said--literally, "And I said," in an adversative sense. I, thus favored, was despondent.

For I said--literally, "And I said," in an adversative sense. I, thus favored, was despondent. in my haste--in my terror. cut off . . . eyes--from all the protection of Thy presence.

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16. the Lord . . . proud doer--literally, "the Lord is keeping faith," that is, with His people, and …

the Lord . . . proud doer--literally, "the Lord is keeping faith," that is, with His people, and is repaying, &c. Then let none despair, but take courage; their hopes shall not be in vain. Next: Psalms Chapter 32

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