Read Psalm 31:1-5 & 15-16

Read Psalm 31:1-5 & 15-16

^*1In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;^a

let me never be put to shame;

deliver me in your righteousness.^b

²Turn your ear to me,^c

come quickly to my rescue;^d

be my rock of refuge,^e

a strong fortress to save me.

³Since you are my rock and my fortress,^f

for the sake of your name^g lead and guide me.

⁴Keep me free from the trap^h that is set for me,

for you are my refuge.ⁱ

⁵Into your hands I commit my spirit;^j

redeem me, Lord, my faithful God.^k

¹⁵My timesⁱ are in your hands;

deliver me from the hands of my enemies,

from those who pursue me.

¹⁶Let your face shine^j on your servant;

save me in your unfailing love.^k

Think

Verse 5 of this Psalm is famous because theses are Jesus' final words in the gospel according to Luke's gospel.  This Psalm is a Psalm about trusting in God; surrendering to God for justice.

Pray

Loving God, into your hand I commit my spirit.

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^* 31:1–24 is numbered 31:2–25 in Hebrew texts.

^a S Ps 7:1

^b Ps 5:8

^c S Ps 6:4

^d S Ex 2:17

^e S 2Sa 22:3; S Ps 18:2

^f S Ps 18:2

^g S Ps 23:3

^h S 1Sa 28:9; S Job 18:10

ⁱ Ps 9:9

^j Lk 23:46; Ac 7:59

^k Isa 45:19; 65:16

ⁱ S Job 14:5

^j S Nu 6:25

^k S Ps 6:4