Psalm 31 - overcomer - Into Thy hand I commit my spirit

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After enjoying the 1st 1/2, the 2nd half of the psalm becomes ecstacy (which is the Greek word for "extreme fear" in the psalm title).</div> <bR> <div> Which tune is used can make a big difference in the psalm. I first tried<A HREF="http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/393" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/393"> "Thy way, not mine" #393</A>, and it made the psalm seem passive. It was a chore to finish singing the psalm with that tune. I think that tune could only be used with a short psalm. When I changed to this tune, the psalm became more active, which actually it is.</div> <bR> <div> Verses 1-22 are David's prayer: Verses 1-13 seem to me to be struggling prayer. Verse <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#14" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">14</A> is the turning point.  Verses 15-18 are victorious prayer. Verses 19-22 are praise.</div> <div>  Verses 23-24 are his exhortation and encouragement to us.</div> <bR> <div> I feel this is a victorious psalm. The first 1/2 is about trust and extreme fear and ends with encouraging all God's saints in <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#23" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">vv23-24</A>..</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="1n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v 1</B></A><B> </B>"of extreme fear" in the psalm heading comes from LXX. The same Greek word is used in <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#22" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v22</A>, translated "haste". This is the only psalm of "extreme fear".</div> <div> To ask the Lord to never let me be ashamed means for the Lord guard me from doing something shameful. To be put to shame is something I can only do to myself, but others cannot do to me.</div> <div> Verses 1-3 of this psalm are nearly identical to <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#ps71_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Ps 71:1-3.</A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="2n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#2" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v2</B></A> - I don't ask the Lord to bow down His ear to me because I don't have much to say to Him. but I can pray the words of this psalm and apply it to myself.</div> <div> "quickly" indicates that this suffering has been going on a long time.</div> <bR> <div> The Lord is a strong Rock for us to stand and trust upon, on which we can be sure. "A house of defense" is the church. The Lord as our strong Rock is for the church to be built upon (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#matt16_18" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Matt 16:18</A>). We need the Lord as the strong Rock of our faith, which is for the church as a house of defense so we can overcome the attacks of the evil one.</div> <bR> <div> To build upon the Rock, we must  not only hear the Lord's words, but also do them (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#matt7_24" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Matt 7:24-27</A>).</div> <bR> <div> Faith on the Rock causes us not to be ashamed. (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#rom9_33" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Rom 9:33</A>).</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="3n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#3" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v3</B></A> - The word for Rock in v2 is <I>tsur</I>. In v3 it is <I>sela</I>. Both are large rocks, but <I>tsur </I>can be bigger than <I>sela</I>. </div> <bR> <div> The Hebrew word for "defense" in v3 is the same as "defense" in v2. </div> <bR> <div> Based upon the Lord being the Rock of our faith and foundation of the church, a fortress, the Lord leads and guides us. This is very precious. He leads and guides us for the sake of His holy name, not because of our merit.</div> <bR> <div> "God's guidance of men without their knowledge, or even against their will, is very different from His guidance of those who ask it for His Name's sake." - The Pulpit Commentary</div> <bR> <div> God's leading is by His providence <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#23_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">(Ps 37:23; 139:3,9,10</A>), by His Word (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#ps119_105" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Ps 119:105</A>), and by His Spirit (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#rom8_14" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Rom 8:14</A>). </div> <bR> <div> "This main fact remains solid, unanswerable, that a life guided by this light [the Word] rises to a level, gains a purity, strength, beauty, hopeful courage, and calm settled peace not otherwise attainable. The light, observe, not of mere <I>precept</I>. Pagan teachers - Buddha, Confucius, Seneca, and I know not how many, have given noble and lofty precepts, enabling man to say, with the old Roman poet, 'I see and approve what is good, though I practice what is bad.' But only from the Bible shines, along with precept, the light of <I>pardon </I>and the light of <I>promise </I>(<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#1jo2_12" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">1Jo 2:12, 25</A>). Against the skeptics' learning and logic the plain Christian sets his experience. If you could find a gray-haired Christian saying, 'I have framed my life according to the Bible, and<I> I wish I had not</I>; I have lived a life of prayer to God, and trust in Jesus as my Savior, and obedience to his Word, and if I could begin again, I would be wiser,' - then you would at least have something to set against the lives ruined by despising the Bible, and flinging faith and prayer away. But the testimony is the other way (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#ps119_65" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Ps 119:65; 19:11; 2Tim 4:6-8</A>).</div> <div> ... The Bible itself affords no countenance to the idea that life can be rightly guided by the written Word alone, severed from the living presence and personal teaching of the Holy Spirit." -  The Pulpit Commentary</div> <bR> <div> "After the psalmist uttered his pleas for help, he indicates that he may rightly expect help, and that God has good reasons for giving it because he has taken refuge in Him. In other words, God cannot fail the man who casts himself upon His mercy." - Leupold</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="4n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#4" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v4</B></A><B>- </B>By the Lord's leading and guiding, He pulls us out of the devil's nets. This also requires the Lord's strength to be our inner strength. This is not just the Lord working externally, but also our following and exercising the Lord's strength. </div> <bR> <div> "God's pulls are sometimes rather sharp." - F. B. Meyer</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="5n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#5" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v5</B></A> - The 1st part of this verse is quoted by the Lord when He died on the cross (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#lu23_46" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Lu 23:46</A>). This is to be willing to die in faithfulness to God. This indicates David had expected to die (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#22" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v22</A>). If my body is killed, my spirit will still be alive in the Lord's keeping hand.</div> <bR> <div> I can commit my spirit to the Lord because He has redeemed me even though I myself am sinful (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#10" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v10</A>). The Lord paid the price for me. I belong to Him.</div> <bR> <div> In contrast to the world, including the religious world, God is the God of truth. David realized this when he committed his spirit to the Lord. I must remember that the One I commit my spirit to is the One who redeemed me and who is the God of truth.</div> <bR> <div> "The last words of Stephen, Polycarp, Bernard, Huss, Luther, Melancthon, and of many more, and, above all, of our Lord. The Psalter was our Savior's prayer-book. This is a suitable petition for every morning, ere we go forth to the day's war and work. What a claim we have on God! He must keep what we commit, because we are His by redemption, and because His truth cannot fail." - F. B. Meyer</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="6n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#6" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v6</B></A> -  The God of truth who redeemed me is opposite to the keeping of worthless vanities. The Lord Jesus fought against these when He lived on earth. </div> <bR> <div> "worthless vanities" must be religious things because of the word "keepers", which I translated "enforcers" as "watchmen" in J<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#jud1_24" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">ud 1:24; 7:19</A> . The same phrase "worthless vanities" is in <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#jonah2_8" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Jonah 2:8</A>.</div> <bR> <div> LXX says "You have hated", but DSS and MT say "I have hated". The Aramaic, which usually follows LXX, this time agrees with MT. The difference is a missing small letter <I>yod </I>at the end of the word in LXX. I went with LXX because we are not to hate others. I don't think this would be a mistranslation by LXX, but LXX saw a different Hebrew text without the ending <I>yod</I>.</div> <bR> <div> The New Testament never tells us to hate any living human beings, but to hate sin (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#rev2_6" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Rev 2:6,15</A>). Our battle is not against human beings but spiritual evil (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#eph6_12" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Eph 6:12</A>). This was not revealed in the Old Testament dispensation. </div> <div> I was hoping that this verse could be translated "I have hated the keeping ...", but it cannot. In Hebrew that would require an infinitive, but this is a participle. </div> <div> "I have hated" was maybe ok for an Old Testament saint (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#mt5_43" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Matt 5:43-4</A>), but a New Testament saint should hate the keeping of worthless vanities but not the people who keep those things nor the enforcers. </div> <div> We should have a strong hatred for keeping worthless vanities posing as religious piety. These are things the Lord never asked us to do and that don't help us or anyone else, but just bribe our conscience (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#heb9_14" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Heb 9:14</A>). These things may appear to be based on the Bible, but are stressed in a way not according to the Bible. The Pharisees kept the Sabbath in a way that God never intended.</div> <bR> <div> To really trust in the Lord is the opposite of doing dead works.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="7n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#7_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v7</B></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#330099" FACE="Arial" > - We rejoice in the Lord's mercy and in His nearness to us when we are suffering.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#7" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v8</B></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> <A NAME="8n_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></FONT> - While we are constricted by suffering, we may at the same time have much freedom. The suffering can free us from vain things. This is growth in life.</div> <bR> <div> "Blessed be God for liberty. Civil liberty is valuable, religious liberty is precious, but spiritual liberty is priceless." - Charles Spurgeon</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="9n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#9" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v9</B></A> - Lit. Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am in distress. My eye wastes away with grief, my soul and my belly.</div> <div> If we are in anxiety, our digestion gets impaired.</div> <bR> <div> In v7 David says he will be happy and rejoice in the Lord's mercy. This is followed by praise in v8. The psalm could have ended with v8.  But then v9-13 are the heaviest complaint.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="10n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#10" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v10</B></A> - We sigh because our psychological strength is exhausted (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#jer45_3" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Jer 45:3</A>). We do not have words, but sighing, also translated groaning, expresses our feeling to the Lord (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#ps38_9" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Ps 38:9</A>).</div> <bR> <div> MT has "iniquity", while LXX has "miseries". The difference is one Hebrew letter. The DSS is missing that part of the verse.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="11n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#11" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v11</B></A> - David earnestly prays that he will not be ashamed (vv1,17), but here he says that he has become a shame. These are 2 different Hebrew words. The meaning of the prayer not to be ashamed is for me not to do something I should be ashamed of. Here, where David has become a shame, means that others reproach him.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="12n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#12" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v12</B></A> - "a broken vessel" means that he is useless. Because nobody will associate with him, it seems he is useless to God and man. Why should he go on living?</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="13n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#13" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v13</B></A> - Not only reproaches and slander, but also credible death threats. This may be why David committed his spirit to the Lord's hand (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#5" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v5</A>).</div> <bR> <div> "Jeremiah often takes upon his lips the language of the psalms known in his day, even as Christ did with deeper understanding. This is why so many critics ascribe the composition of certain psalms to Jeremiah's pen, in spite of the superscriptions. Saints of this age continue to use the language of the psalms in a similar way, as applying to their own circumstances; see <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#jer20_10" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Jer 20:10</A>." - Arthur G. Clarke</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="14n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#14" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v14</B></A> - In the face of seeming uselessness, slanders and death threats, David cried, You are my God!. The story of this psalm tells us that this is a great thing. It is the turning point. He refers to this in<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#17" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"> v17</A> and<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#22" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"> v22</A>. After this, he is clear on what to pray for.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="15n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#15" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v15</B></A> - David had asked the Lord to deliver him quickly (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#2" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v2</A>), but here acknowledges that the timing is in the Lord's hand for His purpose.</div> <div> In saying "You are my God" in v14, David realizes that his times are in the Lord's hand.</div> <bR> <div> "Yet, amid all, the believer realizes that each moment of suffering is allotted by the dear hand of God. Not one unkind thing can be said or done, unless by His permission. The Refiner sits beside the crucible, His watch in hand, His other hand on the patient's pulse." - F. B. Meyer</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="16n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#16" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v16</B></A> - It may not be time for the Lord to deliver us out of trouble, but if there is no offense between us and the Lord, it is usually the right time for the Lord to make His face shine on us. This is what we really need in our distress and all the time (<A HREF="psalm_13_3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Psalm 13 Overcomer How long will You f">Ps 13:3</A>).</div> <bR> <div> In <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v1</A>, David prayed for the Lord to deliver him in His righteousness yet he is aware of his sinfulness (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#10" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v10</A>). Now he prays for God to save him in His mercy. God saves us in both of His attributes.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="17n_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#17" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v17</A> - "I have called on Thee" refers back to <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#14" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v14</A>.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="18n_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#18" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v18</B></A><A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#18" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"> </A>- This is a proper prayer. Whoever has lying lips, be it me or my allies or my enemies, let them be made dumb. The truth is constantly evil spoken of. We need to pray this for our government and society also.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="19n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#19" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v19</B></A> - Lit. How great is Thy goodness which you laid up for them that fear Thee, which you wrought for them that take refuge in You, before the sons of men.</div> <bR> <div> This is my favorite verse in this psalm.</div> <bR> <div> Logically, "before the sons of men" modifies "Thy goodness which you laid up for them ... which you wrought for them". The Lord will reward them openly.</div> <div> Grammatically, it modifies "take refuge (or trust) in Thee". We need to trust in and take refuge in the Lord openly before men (as well as secretly), and He will reward us before men (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#mt5_13" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Mat 5:13-16</A>) .</div> <bR> <div> David is at peace now in the Lord's presence (v20). The Lord answered his prayer in<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#16" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"> v16</A> to make His face shine on David. </div> <div> The Lord's goodness laid up for those who fear Him and take refuge in Him is far beyond what we imagined <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#isa64_4" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">(Isa 64:4</A>). The greatest goodness is that we are sons of God and will be like Him (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#1jo3_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">1Jo 3:1-2</A>).</div> <bR> <div> Here the prayer has turned to praise.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="20n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#20" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v20</B></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>- </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#330099" FACE="Arial" >The Hebrew word for "men" here is "ish" which means male person, not necessarily a human being. The word is used to refer to angels and God as well as man and could also refer to Satan and his host.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> The bindings of men and of Satan are gone in the Lord's presence. I am free from the bindings of myself and others. This is the large place (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#7" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v8</A>). </div> <div> Arguing tongues are also gone in the Lord's presence. Arguments can be good things (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#ps35_23" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">Ps 35:23; etc</A>). Abraham and Moses argued with God in His presence. Arguing tongues are superficial arguments, where people are trying to win the argument rather than expose the truth.</div> <bR> <div> The Hebrew word for pavilion is <I>succoth</I>, meaning tabernacle or temporary dwelling. This is the church built upon the Rock (<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#2" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v2</A>).</div> <bR> <div> "What a compensation for slandered saints! Perhaps we never know that hiding until we have tasted the proud hatred and contempt of man. Do you know the royal withdrawing room? God's pavilion is sound-tight; the strife of tongues cannot invade." - F. B. Meyer</div> <bR> <div> "On our Forum radio period a short time ago it was our pleasure, a pleasure I shall never forget, to interview and have a conversation with Bishop J. Taylor Smith of London. His very countenance reflected the glory of heaven. Dr. Barnhouse said of the Bishop that "we knew he had an old nature like every other Christian, but none of us saw manifestations of it." That is a remarkable testimony, and a true one I believe. One could not be in the Bishop's presence without sensing that he was in the presence of a saintly man of God. I was interested to learn that for years he had made it a practice to get up at 4:00 in the morning in order to have his quiet time with the Lord in prayer and in the reading of His Word. God hid him in the secret of His presence from the pride of man. </div> <div> ... Despite the dignity of his position he was most approachable."  - Erling C. Olsen</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="21_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#21" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v21</B></A> - The city secure is the consummation of the church built upon the Rock, the New Jerusalem. This is the growth of the pavilion in the previous verse. The Lord's mercy in the church is more marvelous than His mercy to individual Christians.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="22n"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#22" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v22</B></A><B>- </B>I think David says this with tears in his eyes for thinking that the Lord did not care about him. This is the opposite thought of <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#19" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">v19</A>.</div> <div> The "I" in this verse is emphatic, "As for me, I said ..."</div> <div> I think, "when unto Thee I cried" refers to<A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#14" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"> v14</A>.</div> <bR> <div> "It is a mistake to speak in haste." - F. B. Meyer</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="23n_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#23" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v23</B></A><B>- </B>These 2 concluding verses give a summary of the lessons learned from this psalm in the form of an exhortation to us.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="24n_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_m.htm#24" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>v24</B></A><B>- </B>On our part, we need to be of good courage, and He will strengthen our heart. The Lord helps those who help themselves. This thought is in many Psalms (<A HREF="psalm_27_13.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Psalm 27 One Thing Have I Desired of th">Ps 27:14</A>).</div> <bR> <div> "The last expression ('all you who wait for the Lord') also indicates that God's help is seldom immediately forthcoming. Strength consists in being able to wait till the time comes when it pleases God to send His help. - Leupold</div> <bR> <div> copyright 2012 voiceInWilderness.info</div> <div> - Steve Miller 11/11/2012</div> </td> <td valign="top" height=355 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Psalm 31</B><B> </B>to the <A HREF="psalms_overcomer.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Psalms practical details of the Godman ">overcome</A>r, a psalm of David of extreme fear</div> <bR> <div> <I>(tune </I><A HREF="http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/870b" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/870b"><I>#870 Stand up! Stand up for Jesus 7.6.7.7.D.</I></A><A HREF="http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/870b" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/870b"><I>)</I></A></div> <div>  <embed src="HTMLobj-752/e0870bStandUpStandUp4Jesus.mp3" autostart="true" loop="true" width="145" height="70">  </div> <div> audio file from <A HREF="http://www.hymnal.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hymnal.net">hymnal.net</A></div> <div>  <A NAME="1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#1n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">1</A> In Thee, LORD, I put my trust.</div> <div> Ashamed ne'er let me be.</div> <div> Based upon Your<I> </I>righteousness</div> <div> do Thou deliver me.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#2n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">2</A> Thine ear unto me bow down.</div> <div> Quickly deliver me.</div> <div> Be my strong Rock for a house</div> <div> of defense to save me.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#3n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">3</A> Because You are my Rock <I>sure</I></div> <div> and a defense to me,</div> <div> therefore, for Your name's sake, <I>Lord</I>,</div> <div> You lead me and guide me.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="4"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#4n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">4</A> Pull me out of the net they</div> <div> laid for me secretly</div> <div> for You are my <I>inner </I>strength,</div> <div> <I>to follow Your leading.</I></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="5"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#5n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">5</A> Into Thy <I>faithful </I>hand <I>Lord</I>,</div> <div> my spirit I commit.</div> <div> You have redeemed me, <I>O Lord</I>,</div> <div> O LORD, Thou God of truth.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#6n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">6</A> You've hated the enforcers</div> <div> of worthless vanities,</div> <div>  <A NAME="7_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>but I've to the LORD trusted.</div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#7n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">7</A> <I>Therefore </I>I'll be happy</div> <bR> <bR> <div> and rejoice in Thy mercy,</div> <div> in which <I>mercy </I>You see</div> <div> my troubles. You've known my soul</div> <div> in <I>my </I>adversities.</div> <div>  <A NAME="7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#8n_1" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">8</A> And You have not shut up me</div> <div> in the enemy's hand.</div> <div> Into a large place <I>freely</I></div> <div> You've made my feet to stand.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="9"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#9n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">9</A> O LORD to me be gracious;</div> <div> away my eye's wasting</div> <div> because I am in distress,</div> <div> my soul and my belly.</div> <div>  <A NAME="10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#10n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">10</A> With sorrow, <I>also with tears</I>,</div> <div> in these my life is spent,</div> <div> and with sighing <I>all </I>my years.</div> <div> Exhausted is my strength</div> <div>  <A NAME="11"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> due to my ini-quity,</div> <div> and my bones waste away.</div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#11n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">11</A> To all of my enemies</div> <div> I am become a shame,</div> <bR> <bR> <div> and to my neighbors e'en more,</div> <div> and to my friends a dread.</div> <div> They that did see me outdoors,</div> <div> away from me they fled.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="12"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#12n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">12</A> As a dead man out of mind,</div> <div> I have been forgotten.</div> <div> <I>A useless thing </I>became I,</div> <div> like a vessel broken.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#13n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">13</A> For I have heard<I> of the lies</I>,</div> <div> defaming by many.</div> <div> Terror is on every side,</div> <div> united against me.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> To take away my soul'<I>s life</I></div> <div> together they devised.</div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#14n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">14</A> But I on Thee trusted, LORD.</div> <div> "You are my God", I cried.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="15"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#15n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">15</A> My times, <I>Lord, </I>are in Your hand.</div> <div> Do Thou deliver me</div> <div> out from the enemy's hand</div> <div> and those pursuing me.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#16n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">16</A> Make Your face to shine <I>on me</I>,</div> <div> upon Thy servant, <I>Lord</I>.</div> <div> Do save me in Your mercy.</div> <div> <I>Let me not be shamed, Lord.</I></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="17"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#17n_1" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">17</A> LORD, let me not be ashamed</div> <div> for I have called on Thee.</div> <div> Let the wicked be ashamed</div> <div> in Sheol silent be.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="18"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#18n_1" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">18</A> Let lying lips become dumb,</div> <div> which speak insolently</div> <div> <I>lies </I>against the righteous ones</div> <div> with contempt and proudly.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="19"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#19n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">19</A> O How great is Thy goodness</div> <div> which You've laid up for them</div> <div> who fear Thee and hide in Thee</div> <div> before the sons of men.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="20"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#20n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">20</A> In secret of Your presence</div> <div> from the bindings of men,</div> <div> You will hide them, You'll keep them</div> <div> within Your pavilion</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="21"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> from tongues that are arguing.</div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#21_1" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">21</A> Blessed be the LORD for</div> <div> His wondrous mercy to me</div> <div> in a city secure.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="22"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#22n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">22</A> And I, I said in my haste,</div> <div> "I'm cut off 'fore Thine eyes".</div> <div> Yet You listened to my voice</div> <div> when unto Thee I cried.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#23n_1" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">23</A> Love the LORD all ye His saints.</div> <div> LORD preserves the faithful,</div> <div> and to those who deal proudly</div> <div> He will repay in full.</div> <div>  <A NAME="24"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#24n_1" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com">24</A><A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#24n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"> </A>Be of good courage, <I>endure</I>,</div> <div> and your heart He'll strengthen,</div> <div> all ye that wait for the LORD</div> <div> <I>in your tribulation.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> copyright 2012 voiceInWilderness.info</div> <div> - Steve Miller 11/11/2012</div> <div>  <A NAME="lu23_46"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#5n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Luke 23:46</B></A>  And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.</div> <div> Acts 7:59  And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.</div> <div> 2Timothy 1:12  For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.</div> <div> 1Peter 2:23  Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judges righteously: {himself: or, his cause}</div> <div> 4:19  Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.</div> <div>  <A NAME="jer45_3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#10n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Jeremiah 45:3 </B></A> Thou didst say, Woe is me now! for the LORD hath added grief to my sorrow; I fainted in my <B>sighing</B>, and I find no rest.</div> <div> Lamentations 1:22  Let all their wickedness come before thee; and do unto them, as thou hast done unto me for all my transgressions: for my <B>sighs</B> are many, and my heart is faint.</div> <div>  <A NAME="ps38_9"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#10n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Psalm 38:9</B></A>  Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my <B>groaning </B>is not hid from thee.</div> <div> Acts 7:34  I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their <B>groaning </B>, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.</div> <div> Romans 8:26  Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with <B>groanings </B>which cannot be uttered.</div> <div>  <A NAME="matt7_24"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Matt 7:24  Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:</div> <div> 25  And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.</div> <div> 26  And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:</div> <div> 27  And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.</div> <div> Luke 6:46  And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?</div> <div> 47  Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:</div> <div> 48  He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.</div> <div> 49  But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.</div> <div>  <A NAME="matt16_18"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#2n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Matthew 16:18</B></A>  And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock <4073> I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.</div> <div>  <A NAME="rom9_33"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#2n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Romans 9:33</B></A>  As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.</div> <div> Isaiah 28:16  (AV) Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.</div> <div>  <A NAME="rev2_6"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#6n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Revelation 2:6</B></A>  But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.</div> <div> 15  So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.</div> <div>  <A NAME="heb9_14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#6n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Hebrews 9:14</B></A>  How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?</div> <div>  <A NAME="eph6_12"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#6n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Ephesians 6:12</B></A>  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.</div> <div>  <A NAME="mt5_43"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#6n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Matthew 5:43 </B></A> Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy.</div> <div> 44  But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;</div> <div> Luke 6:27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,</div> <div> 28  Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.</div> <div> 29  And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.</div> <div> 35  But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.</div> <div>  <A NAME="isa64_4"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Isa 64:4  For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.</div> <div> 1Co 2:9  But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.</div> <div>  <A NAME="1jo3_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> 1Jo 3:1  Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.</div> <div> 2  Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.</div> <div>  <A NAME="mt5_13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Mat 5:13  Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.</div> <div> 14  Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.</div> <div> 15  Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.</div> <div> 16  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.</div> <div> Mat 10:30  But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.</div> <div> 31  Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.</div> <div> 32  Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.</div> <div> 33  But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.</div> <div> Lk 12:8  Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:</div> <div> 9  But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.</div> <div>  <A NAME="ps71_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#1n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Psalm 71:1</B></A>   In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.</div> <div> 2  Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.</div> <div> 3  Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.</div> <div>  <A NAME="jer20_10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#13n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Jeremiah 20:10</B></A>  For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.</div> <div>  <A NAME="ps35_23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Ps 35:23  Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0066CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>, my God and my Lord.</div> <div> Ps 43:1  Judge me, O God, and plead my <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause </B></FONT>against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.</div> <div> Ps 74:22  Arise, O God, plead thine own <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>: remember how the foolish man reproaches thee daily.</div> <div> Ps 119:154  Plead my <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.</div> <div> Pr 22:23  For the LORD will plead their <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.</div> <div> Pr 23:11  For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause </B></FONT>with thee.</div> <div> Pr 25:9  Debate thy <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause </B></FONT>with thy neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another:</div> <div> Isa 1:23  Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and follows after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause </B></FONT>of the widow come unto them.</div> <div> Isa 34:8  For it is the day of the LORD’S vengeance, and the year of recompenses for the <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>controversy </B></FONT>of Zion.</div> <div> Isa 41:21  Produce your <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.</div> <div> Jer 11:20  But, O LORD of hosts, that judges righteously, that tries the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>.</div> <div> Jer 20:12  But, O LORD of hosts, that tries the righteous, and sees the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>.</div> <div> Jer 25:31  A noise shall come even to the ends of the earth; for the LORD hath a <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>controversy </B></FONT>with the nations, he will plead with all flesh; he will give them that are wicked to the sword, saith the LORD.</div> <div> Jer 50:34  Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.</div> <div> Jer 51:36  Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will plead thy <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her springs dry.</div> <div> La 3:36  To subvert a man in his <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>, the Lord approves not.</div> <div> La 3:58  O Lord, thou hast pleaded the <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>causes </B></FONT>of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.</div> <div> Ho 4:1  Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>controversy </B></FONT>with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.</div> <div> Ho 12:2  The LORD hath also a <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>controversy </B></FONT>with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.</div> <div> Mic 6:2  Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD’S <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>controversy</B></FONT>, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>controversy </B></FONT>with his people, and he will plead with Israel.</div> <div> Mic 7:9  I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>cause</B></FONT>, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.</div> <div>  <A NAME="23_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#3n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Psalm 37:</B></A></FONT><A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#3n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>23</B></A><A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#3n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B> </B></A>The steps of a mighty man</div> <div> are ordered from the Lord,</div> <div> and He delights</div> <div> in his way.</div> <div> 24. Though he fall,</div> <div> he shall not utterly be cast down</div> <div> for the LORD </div> <div> upholds <I>him by </I>His hand.</div> <div> 139:3  (Leeser) My walking and my lying down hast thou limited, and with all my ways art thou acquainted.</div> <div> 9  If I should lift up the wings of the morning-dawn, if I should dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea:</div> <div> 10  Even there would thy hand lead me, and thy right hand would seize hold of me.</div> <div>  <A NAME="ps119_105"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#3n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Psalm 119:105 </B></A>Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.</div> <div>  <A NAME="rom8_14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#3n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Romans 8:14</B></A>  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.</div> <div>  <A NAME="1jo2_12"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> 1John 2:12  I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.</div> <div> 25  And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.</div> <div>  <A NAME="ps119_65"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#3n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Psalm 119:65 </B></A>Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.</div> <div> 19:11  (AV) Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.</div> <div> 2Timothy 4:6  For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.</div> <div> 7  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:</div> <div> 8  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.</div> <div>  <A NAME="jonah2_8"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#6n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Jonah 2:8</B></A> They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy. (Jon 2:8 DBY)</div> <div>  <A NAME="jud1_24"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="psalm_31_l.htm#6n" TARGET="TRLX_Left" TITLE="Psalm 31 overcomer Into Thy hand I com"><B>Judges 1:24</B></A> And the watchers saw a man come forth out of the city, and they said unto him, Show us, we pray thee, the entrance into the city, and we will deal kindly with thee. (Jdg 1:24 ASV)</div> <div> 7:19 And Gideon cometh -- and the hundred men who are with him -- into the extremity of the camp, at the beginning of the middle watch (it hath only just confirmed the watchmen), and they blow with trumpets -- dashing in pieces also the pitchers which are in their hand; (Jdg 7:19 YLT)</div> <div> 1 Kings 14:27 So King Rehoboam made shields of bronze in their place, and committed them to the care of the commanders of the guard who <B>guarded </B>the doorway of the king's house. (1Ki 14:27 NAS)</div> <div> 2 Chronicles 12:10 Then King Rehoboam made shields of bronze in their place, and committed them to the care of the commanders of the guard who <B>guarded </B>the door of the king's house. (2Ch 12:10 NAS)</div> <div> Nehemiah 11:19 And the doorkeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that <B>kept watch</B> at the gates, were a hundred and seventy-two (Neh 11:19 DBY)</div> <div> Song of Solomon 3:3 The watchmen that go about the city found me: -- Have ye seen him whom my soul loveth? (Sol 3:3 DBY)</div> <div> 5:7 The watchmen that went about the city found me; They smote me, they wounded me; The keepers of the walls took away my veil from me. (Sol 5:7 DBY)</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>