Psalms 31:22

For I had said in panic, “I am driven clean out of your sight.” But you heard my plea, when I cried to you for help.

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In The King James Version

For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.

In Context

21Blest be the Lord for the wonderful love he has shown me in time of distress.

23Love the Lord, all you faithful; the Lord protects the loyal, but repays the haughty in full.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:7Show your marvelous love, you who save from enemies those who take refuge at your right hand.

Psalms 66:20Blessed be God, who turned not aside my prayer, nor withdrew his kindness from me.

Psalms 116:11though in my alarm I said, “Everyone is a liar.”

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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