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He kept me safe when my city was under attack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD, For He has shown me His marvelous kindness in a strong city!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, For He has shown His marvelous faithfulness to me in a besieged city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, For He has made marvelous His lovingkindness to me in a besieged city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, For He has made marvelous His lovingkindness to me in a besieged city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Blessed be Yahweh, For He has made marvelous His lovingkindness to me in a besieged city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, For He has shown His marvelous favor <i>and</i> lovingkindness to me [when I was assailed] in a besieged city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his faithful love to me in a city under siege.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the LORD be praised, for He has wonderfully shown His faithful love to me in a city under siege. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be Jehovah; For he hath showed me his marvellous lovingkindness in a strong city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I will praise you, LORD, for showing great kindness when I was like a city under attack. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvelous lovingkindness in a strong city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Thank the LORD! He has shown me the miracle of his mercy in a city under attack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD! How wonderfully he showed his love for me when I was surrounded and attacked! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD! In a marvelous way he demonstrated his gracious love to me, when I was in a city under siege.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD deserves praise for he demonstrated his amazing faithfulness to me when I was besieged by enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Praise be to the LORD, for he has shown me his marvelous loving kindness in a besieged city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD: for he hath showed me his wonderful kindness in a strong city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Praise be to Yahweh, for he has shown me his marvelous loving kindness in a strong city. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed [is] YHWH, "" For He has made His kindness marvelous "" To me in a city of bulwarks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Blessed is Jehovah, For He hath made marvellous His kindness To me in a city of bulwarks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praised be Jehovah, for he made wonderful his mercy to me in the fortified city.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord, for he hath shewn his wonderful mercy to me in a fortified city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 30:22>Blessed is the Lord. For he has shown his wonderful mercy to me, in a fortified city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, marvelously he showed to me his mercy in a fortified city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me when I was beset as a city under siege.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, for he has elected for himself the chosen ones in a strong city?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH who has chosen The Elect Ones for himself in the strong city.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD; For He hath shown me His wondrous lovingkindness in an entrenched city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed be the Lord: for he has magnified his mercy in a fortified city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/31-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3351" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">be the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: hip̄·lî (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful.">He has shown</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">His loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘îr (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in a city</a> <a href="/hebrew/4692.htm" title="4692: mā·ṣō·wr (N-ms) -- Siege enclosure, siege, entrenchment. Or matsuwr; from tsuwr; something hemming in, i.e. a mound, a siege, distress; or a fastness.">under siege.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Isaiah 25:1</a></span><br />O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-46.htm">Psalm 18:46-48</a></span><br />The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— / the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, / who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3-5</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, / and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, / who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></span><br />For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31-39</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? / He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? / Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalm 40:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. / He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. / He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-19.htm">Psalm 71:19-21</a></span><br />Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? / Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up. / You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Psalm 91:14-16</a></span><br />“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. / When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. / With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Psalm 138:7</a></span><br />If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed be the LORD: for he has showed me his marvelous kindness in a strong city.</p><p class="hdg">marvellous</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Psalm 17:7</a></b></br> Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust <i>in thee</i> from those that rise up <i>against them</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a></b></br> A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-23.htm">Psalm 118:23</a></b></br> This is the LORD'S doing; it <i>is</i> marvellous in our eyes.</p><p class="hdg">strong city.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">1 Samuel 23:7-13</a></b></br> And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/1-18.htm">Jeremiah 1:18</a></b></br> For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/22-12.htm">Beset</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-1.htm">Besieged</a> <a href="/psalms/28-6.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Bulwarks</a> <a href="/job/39-7.htm">City</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/26-7.htm">Marvellous</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/28-6.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/job/6-14.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/job/13-10.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/job/38-17.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/psalms/26-7.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/psalms/26-7.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Wondrously</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/41-8.htm">Beset</a> <a href="/psalms/60-9.htm">Besieged</a> <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Bulwarks</a> <a href="/psalms/46-4.htm">City</a> <a href="/psalms/32-5.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Marvellous</a> <a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/60-3.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/psalms/48-3.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/48-5.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Wondrously</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">He rejoices in his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-9.htm">He prays in his calamity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">He praises God for his goodness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Blessed be the LORD</b><br>This phrase is a declaration of praise and gratitude towards God. It reflects a common biblical theme where individuals acknowledge God's sovereignty and goodness. The act of blessing the LORD is seen throughout the Psalms and other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/103.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a>, where David calls on his soul to bless the LORD for His benefits. This expression of worship is rooted in the understanding of God's covenantal relationship with His people, where He is both the Creator and Sustainer.<p><b>for He has shown me His loving devotion</b><br>The term "loving devotion" is often translated from the Hebrew word "chesed," which encompasses God's steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness. This concept is central to the Old Testament, highlighting God's unwavering commitment to His covenant with Israel. In the context of <a href="/psalms/31.htm">Psalm 31</a>, David acknowledges God's personal intervention and care in his life, which is a recurring theme in his psalms. This loving devotion is also a foreshadowing of the New Testament revelation of God's love through Jesus Christ, as seen in <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>.<p><b>in a city under siege</b><br>The imagery of a city under siege evokes a situation of extreme distress and danger. Historically, cities in ancient Israel, such as Jerusalem, faced sieges from various enemies, including the Assyrians and Babylonians. This phrase may reflect a specific historical event in David's life or serve as a metaphor for personal trials and adversities. Theologically, it underscores God's protection and deliverance in times of crisis, as seen in other biblical accounts like the siege of Jerusalem in <a href="/2_kings/19.htm">2 Kings 19</a>, where God miraculously delivered the city from the Assyrian army. This also points to the ultimate deliverance found in Christ, who provides refuge and salvation for believers amidst spiritual battles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing God as the source of protection and loving devotion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, expressing gratitude for God's deliverance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_under_siege.htm">City under siege</a></b><br>Represents a place of danger and distress, symbolizing the trials and tribulations faced by the believer.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_trials.htm">God's Faithfulness in Trials</a></b><br>God's loving devotion is evident even in the most challenging circumstances. Believers can trust in His faithfulness when they feel besieged by life's difficulties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_praise.htm">The Power of Praise</a></b><br>Like David, we should bless the Lord and express gratitude for His protection and love, recognizing His hand in our deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The imagery of a city under siege can be likened to spiritual battles. Christians are called to rely on God's strength and protection in spiritual warfare.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Understanding that God is in control, even when situations seem dire, encourages believers to place their trust in His sovereign plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>Just as a city under siege requires unity and support, believers should seek and offer support within the Christian community during times of trial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_occurred_at_baal_of_peor.htm">What is the definition of lovingkindness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_kings_fall_if_'not_be_moved'.htm">Psalm 21:7: If the king indeed 'shall not be moved,' how do we explain other biblical accounts where kings of Israel fell from power or faced defeat?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_humanity's_origin.htm">What does the Hebrew word 'hesed' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Shewed me his marvellous kindness . . .</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">made his kindness distinguished </span>or <span class= "ital">manifest, </span>referring to <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm" title="Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for them that fear you; which you have worked for them that trust in you before the sons of men!">Psalm 31:19</a>.<p><span class= "bld">In a strong city.</span>--Some see a reference to David's adventures at Ziklag or Keilah; others to Jeremiah's in Jerusalem (Jeremiah 38). It is, however, better to regard it merely as a general image of the Divine protection.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed be the Lord: for he hath showed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.</span> The "strong city" has been explained as Ziklag (Delitzsch), or Maha-naim (<a href="/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24</a>), but is probably as much a figure of speech as the "pavilion" of ver. 20. God has showed David his marvellous loving-kindness by giving him an assurance of absolute security. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/31-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּר֥וּךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rūḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He has shown</span><br /><span class="heb">הִפְלִ֘יא</span> <span class="translit">(hip̄·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6381.htm">Strong's 6381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֝֗י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">His loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדּ֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in a city</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעִ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">under siege.</span><br /><span class="heb">מָצֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṣō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4692.htm">Strong's 4692: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something hemming in, a mound, a siege, distress, a fastness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 31:21 Praise be to Yahweh for he has (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 31:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/31-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 31:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>