Psalms 31:9
Do not become like the horse and the mule, which have no understanding. Their jaws are constrained with bit and bridle, so as not to draw near to you.
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In Context
10Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy will surround him that hopes in the Lord.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:20And he led me out to a wide-open place. He freed me, because I was pleasing to him.
Job 33:19Likewise, he rebukes by sorrow in bed, and he causes all of his bones to become weak.
Psalms 6:7I have labored in my groaning. Every night, with my tears, I will wash my bed and drench my blanket.
Psalms 38:1Unto the end. For Jeduthun himself. A Canticle of David.
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 →