Psalm 31

In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge;

let me never be put to shame; *

deliver me in your righteousness.

Incline your ear to me; *

make haste to deliver me.

Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe,

for you are my crag and my stronghold; *

for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.

Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, *

for you are my tower of strength.

Into your hands I commend my spirit, *

for you have redeemed me,

O Lord, O God of truth.

How great is your goodness, O Lord!

which you have laid up for those who fear you; *

which you have done in the sight of all

for those who put their trust in you.

You hide them in the covert of your presence from those who slander them; *

you keep them in your shelter from the strife of tongues.

Blessed be the Lord! *

for he has shown me the wonders of his love in a besieged city.

Yet I said in my alarm,

“I have been cut off from the sight of your eyes.” *

Nevertheless, you heard the sound of my entreaty

when I cried out to you.

Love the Lord, all you who worship him; *

the Lord protects the faithful,

but repays to the full those who act haughtily.

Be strong and let your heart take courage, *

all you who wait for the Lord.