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31:1  (A psalm by David for the music leader.) I come to you, Lord, for protection. Don't let me be ashamed. Do as you have promised and rescue me.
31:2  Listen to my prayer and hurry to save me. Be my mighty rock and the fortress where I am safe.
31:3  You, Lord God, are my mighty rock and my fortress. Lead me and guide me, so that your name will be honored.
31:4  Protect me from hidden traps and keep me safe.
31:5  You are faithful, and I trust you because you rescued me.
31:6  I hate the worshipers of worthless idols, but I trust you, Lord.
31:7  I celebrate and shout because you are kind. You saw all my suffering, and you cared for me.
31:8  You kept me from the hands of my enemies, and you set me free.
31:9  Have pity, Lord! I am hurting and almost blind. My whole body aches.
31:10  I have known only sorrow all my life long, and I suffer year after year. I am weak from sin, and my bones are limp.
31:11  My enemies insult me. Neighbors are even worse, and I disgust my friends. People meet me on the street, and they turn and run.
31:12  I am completely forgotten like someone dead. I am merely a broken dish.
31:13  I hear the crowds whisper, “Everyone is afraid!” They are plotting and scheming to murder me.
31:14  But I trust you, Lord, and I claim you as my God.
31:15  My life is in your hands. Save me from enemies who hunt me down.
31:16  Smile on me, your servant. Have pity and rescue me.
31:17  I pray only to you. Don't disappoint me. Disappoint my cruel enemies until they lie silent in their graves.
31:18  Silence those proud liars! Make them stop bragging and insulting your people.
31:19  You are wonderful, and while everyone watches, you store up blessings for all who honor and trust you.
31:20  You are their shelter from harmful plots, and you are their protection from vicious gossip.
31:21  I will praise you, Lord, for showing great kindness when I was like a city under attack.
31:22  I was terrified and thought, “They've chased me far away from you!” But you answered my prayer when I shouted for help.
31:23  All who belong to the Lord, show how you love him. The Lord protects the faithful, but he severely punishes everyone who is proud.
31:24  All who trust the Lord, be cheerful and strong.