Psalms 31:21

Bless the Lord, for he has shown me his wonderful trustworthy love when my city was being attacked

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In The King James Version

Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.

In Context

20You shelter and protect them with your presence, far from their enemies who scheme against them. You keep them safe from attacks and accusations.

22Terrified I cried out, “I am being destroyed right in front of you!” But you heard my cry when I called out for you to help me.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 23:7When Saul found out that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has handed him over to me, because he has locked himself inside a town with gates that can be barred shut.”

Psalms 17:7Show me how wonderful your trustworthy love really is, Savior of those who come to you for protection against their enemies!

Psalms 98:1Sing the Lord a new song, for he has done wonderful things: by his powerful right hand and his strong arm he has won the victory.

Jeremiah 1:18Look! Today I have made you like a fortified city, a pillar of iron, a wall of bronze to stand against the whole country—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the country.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 31:20-24

Triumphant Praise. 19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! 20 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. 21 Blessed be the Lord : for he hath showed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. 22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of… Read the whole commentary →

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