Psalms 31:4
For, day and night, your hand was heavy upon me. I have been converted in my anguish, while still the thorn is piercing.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.
In Context
3Because I was silent, my bones grew old, while still I cried out all day long.
Cross References
Psalms 57:6who will not listen to the voice of charmers, nor even to the enchanter who chants wisely.
Psalms 140:5The just one will correct me with mercy, and he will rebuke me. But do not allow the oil of the sinner to fatten my head. For my prayer will still be toward their good will.
2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me: “My grace is sufficient for you. For virtue is perfected in weakness.” And so, willingly shall I glory in my weaknesses, so that the virtue of Christ may live within me.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 31:2-9
Prayer for Deliverance; Profession of Confidence in God. 1 In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. 2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for a house of defence to save me. 3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. 4 Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. 5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of… Read the whole commentary →