Psalms 31:9
Be ye not as horse and mule, which have no understanding: + 31:9 See Alex. ἄγξεις. but thou must constrain their jaws with bit and curb, lest they should come nigh to thee.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
10Many are the scourges of the sinner: but him that hopes in the Lord mercy shall compass about.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:20And he brought me into a wide place, and rescued me, because he delighted in me.
Job 33:19And again, he chastens him with sickness on his bed, and the multitude of his bones is benumbed.
Psalms 6:7+ 6:7 Gr. I have laboured.I am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with my tears.
Psalms 38:1For the end, a Song of David, to Idithun.
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 →