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Psalms 31:3

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For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 3

It is probable that David penned this psalm when he was persecuted by Saul; some passages in it agree particularly to the narrow escapes he had, at Keilah (Sa1 23:13), then in the wilderness of Maon, when Saul marched on one side of the hill and he on the other, and, soon after, in the cave in the wilderness of En-gedi; but that it was penned upon any of those occasions we are not told. It is a mixture of prayers, and praises, and professions of confidence in God, all which do well together and are helpful to one another. I. David professes his cheerful confidence in God, and, in that confidence, prays for deliverance out of his present troubles (Psa 31:1-8). II. He complains of the very deplorable condition he was in, and, in the sense of his calamities, still prays that God would graciously appear for him against his persecutors (Psa 31:9-18). III. He concludes the psalm with praise and triumph, giving glory to God, and encouraging himself and others to trust in him (Psa 31:19-24). To the chief musician. A psalm of David.

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Strong's Concordancev. 3

סֶלַע (çelaʻ, H5553) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress) מָצוּד (mâtsûwd, H4686) — a net, or (abstractly) capture; also a fastness שֵׁם (shêm, H8034) — an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority,… נָחָה (nâchâh, H5148) — to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists) נָהַל (nâhal, H5095) — properly, to run with asparkle, i.e. flow; hence (transitively), to conduct, and (by…

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Luke 1:79rank 6

to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

Psalms 79:9rank 5

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.

Isaiah 49:10rank 5

They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.

John 16:13rank 5

However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

Jeremiah 14:7rank 4

Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.

Psalms 25:5rank 4

Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.

Psalms 25:11rank 4

For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great.

Nehemiah 9:12rank 4

You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel.

Psalms 139:24rank 3

See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalms 43:3rank 3

Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain, and to the place where You dwell.

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