Psalms 31:9

Be ye not as horse and mule, which have no understanding: 1 But thou must constrain their jaws with bit and curb, 1 Lest they should come nigh to thee. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.

In Context

8I will instruct thee and guide thee in this way wherein thou shalt go: 1 I will fix mine eyes upon thee. 1

10Many are the scourges of the sinner: 1 But him that hopes in the Lord mercy shall compass about. 1

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Cross References

2 Samuel 22:20And he brought me into a wide place, 1 And rescued me, because he delighted in me. 1

Job 33:19And again, he chastens him with sickness on his bed, 1 And the multitude of his bones is benumbed. 1

Psalms 6:7I am wearied with my groaning; 1 I shall wash my bed every night; 1 I shall water my couch with my tears. 1

Psalms 38:1For the end, a Song of David, to Jeduthun. 1

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 →

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