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Psalm 31:2 Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.
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Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Bow down Your ear to me, Deliver me speedily; Be my rock of refuge, A fortress of defense to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be a rock of strength for me, A stronghold to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Incline Thine ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be Thou to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me, deliver me quickly; Be to me a rock of strength, A fortress to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me, deliver me quickly; Be my rock of refuge, And a strong fortress to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Listen closely to me; rescue me quickly. Be a rock of refuge for me, a mountain fortress to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Listen closely to me; rescue me quickly. Be a rock of refuge for me, a mountain fortress to save me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Bow down thine ear unto me; deliver me speedily: Be thou to me a strong rock, A house of defence to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Listen to my prayer and hurry to save me. Be my mighty rock and the fortress where I am safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Bow down thine ear unto me; deliver me speedily: be thou to me a strong rock, an house of defence to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Turn your ear toward me. Rescue me quickly. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Hear me! Save me now! Be my refuge to protect me; my defense to save me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Listen to me, and deliver me quickly. Become a rock of safety for me, a fortified citadel to deliver me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Listen to me! Quickly deliver me! Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Bow down your ear to me. Deliver me speedily. Be to me a strong rock, a house of defense to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Bow down thy ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for a house of defense to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Bow down your ear to me. Deliver me speedily. Be to me a strong rock, a house of defense to save me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me quickly, deliver me, "" Be to me for a strong rock, "" For a house of bulwarks to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Incline unto me Thine ear hastily, deliver me, Be to me for a strong rock, For a house of bulwarks to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Incline thine ear to me, hastening to deliver me: be to me for a rock of strength, for a house of fortresses to save me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Bow down thy ear to me: make haste to deliver me. Be thou unto me a God, a protector, and a house of refuge, to save me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 30:3>Incline your ear to me. Hasten to rescue me. Be for me a protector God and a house of refuge, so as to accomplish my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />incline your ear to me; make haste to rescue me! Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to save me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Incline thine ear to me and answer me speedily; be thou unto me the God, the helper, and the house of refuge; and save me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Incline your ear to me and answer me quickly; be a helper to me, Oh God, and the house of my refuge, and save me!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Incline Thine ear unto me, deliver me speedily; Be Thou to me a rock of refuge, even a fortress of defence, to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Incline thine ear to me; make haste to rescue me: be thou to me for a protecting God, and for a house of refuge to save me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/31-2.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=3178" 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">1</span>For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: haṭ·ṭêh (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">Incline</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: ’ā·zə·nə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">Your ear</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4120.htm" title="4120: mə·hê·rāh (Adv) -- Haste, speed. Feminine of maher; properly, a hurry; hence promptly.">come quickly</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">to my rescue.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hĕ·yêh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">Be</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">my</a> <a href="/hebrew/6697.htm" title="6697: lə·ṣūr- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Rock, cliff. Or tsur; from tsuwr; properly, a cliff; generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge.">rock</a> <a href="/hebrew/4581.htm" title="4581: mā·‘ō·wz (N-ms) -- (also mauwz); or mahoz (also ma, uz; from azaz; a fortified place; figuratively, a defence.">of refuge,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the stronghold</a> <a href="/hebrew/4686.htm" title="4686: mə·ṣū·ḏō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A net, capture, a fastness. Or mtsuwdah; or mtsudah; for matsowd; a net, or capture; also a fastness."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: lə·hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 1cs) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">of my deliverance.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.…<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="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></span><br />The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Psalm 71:3</a></span><br />Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Isaiah 25:4</a></span><br />For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">2 Samuel 22:2-3</a></span><br />He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/61-2.htm">Psalm 61:2-3</a></span><br />From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. / For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-6.htm">Psalm 62:6-7</a></span><br />He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. / My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalm 144:2</a></span><br />He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a></span><br />The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31-32</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Isaiah 32:2</a></span><br />Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.<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="/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22</a></span><br />But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9</a></span><br />The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Bow down your ear to me; deliver me speedily: be you my strong rock, for an house of defense to save me.</p><p class="hdg">Bow</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-2.htm">Psalm 71:2</a></b></br> Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-1.htm">Psalm 86:1</a></b></br> A Prayer of David. Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I <i>am</i> poor and needy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/130-2.htm">Psalm 130:2</a></b></br> Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.</p><p class="hdg">deliver</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Psalm 7:8,9</a></b></br> The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity <i>that is</i> in me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Psalm 43:1</a></b></br> Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/143-1.htm">Psalm 143:1,11,12</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. 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In ancient Near Eastern culture, the ear symbolized understanding and attention. The psalmist's request echoes other biblical passages where God is asked to hear the cries of His people, such as in <a href="/exodus/2-24.htm">Exodus 2:24</a>, where God hears the groaning of the Israelites in Egypt. This plea underscores the personal relationship between the psalmist and God, emphasizing trust in God's willingness to listen.<p><b>come quickly to my rescue.</b><br>The urgency in this request highlights the psalmist's dire situation, possibly reflecting a time of personal distress or national crisis. The historical context may relate to David's experiences of fleeing from Saul or Absalom, where immediate divine intervention was necessary. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of God as a deliverer, as seen in the Exodus narrative and in the New Testament, where Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate rescuer of humanity from sin.<p><b>Be my rock of refuge,</b><br>The imagery of God as a "rock" is prevalent throughout the Psalms, symbolizing strength, stability, and protection. In the geographical context of Israel, rocks and caves often served as literal places of refuge and safety. This metaphor also points to God's unchanging nature and reliability. The concept of God as a refuge is echoed in <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a> and finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who is described as the cornerstone in <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>.<p><b>the stronghold of my deliverance.</b><br>A stronghold refers to a fortified place, offering security against enemies. In ancient times, strongholds were essential for survival during attacks. This phrase emphasizes God's role as a protector and savior, providing not just physical safety but also spiritual deliverance. Theologically, it points to the salvation offered through Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from the power of sin and death, as seen in <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13-14</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Psalm 31</a>, David is expressing his deep trust in God amidst distress.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom David is praying, seeking divine intervention and protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rock_of_refuge.htm">Rock of Refuge</a></b><br>A metaphorical place of safety and stability, representing God's unwavering protection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/stronghold.htm">Stronghold</a></b><br>Another metaphor for a secure place, emphasizing God's role as a defender and deliverer.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/deliverance.htm">Deliverance</a></b><br>The event or act of being saved or rescued, which David is earnestly seeking from God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_refuge.htm">God as Our Refuge</a></b><br>In times of trouble, we can turn to God as our ultimate refuge and source of strength. Just as David sought God's protection, we too can find safety in His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/urgency_in_prayer.htm">Urgency in Prayer</a></b><br>David's plea for God to "come quickly" highlights the importance of urgency in our prayers. We should not hesitate to call upon God in our times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/metaphors_of_stability.htm">Metaphors of Stability</a></b><br>The imagery of God as a rock and stronghold serves as a reminder of His unchanging nature. In a world of uncertainty, God remains a constant and reliable foundation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_deliverance.htm">Trust in Deliverance</a></b><br>Just as David trusted in God's deliverance, we are encouraged to have faith that God will rescue us from our trials and tribulations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_god.htm">Personal Relationship with God</a></b><br>David's personal plea to God reflects an intimate relationship. We are invited to cultivate a similar closeness with God, where we can openly share our fears and needs.<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/what_does_'incline_your_ear'_mean.htm">What does "incline your ear" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_birth_year_of_apostle_paul.htm">What does 'incline your ear' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_rock_of_salvation's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Rock of Salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_ps_61_3-4's_'refuge'_without_proof.htm">What evidence supports the psalmist's confidence (Ps 61:3-4) in a physical 'refuge' or 'tower' when no solid archaeological proof exists?</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>(2) <span class= "bld">My strong rock.</span>--Literally,<p>"Thou art to me for a rock of a stronghold,<p>For a house of fortresses to save me."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Bow down thine ear</span> <span class="cmt_word">to me;</span> or, <span class="accented">incline thine ear to</span> me, as the same phrase is translated in <a href="/psalms/71-2.htm">Psalm 71:2</a>. Deliver me speedily. Not doubting of deliverance, he makes his request for <span class="accented">speedy</span> deliverance (comp. <a href="/psalms/38-22.htm">Psalm 38:22</a>; <a href="/psalms/40-17.htm">Psalm 40:17</a>; <a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">Psalm 70:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/71-12.htm">Psalm 71:12</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">Be thou my strong Rock,</span> <span class="cmt_word">for an</span> <span class="cmt_word">House of defence to save me;</span> rather, as in the Revised Version, <span class="accented">Be thou to</span> me a <span class="accented">strong Rock</span>, <span class="accented">an House of defence</span>, <span class="accented">etc.</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/31-2.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">Incline</span><br /><span class="heb">הַטֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(haṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your ear</span><br /><span class="heb">אָזְנְךָ֮</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·zə·nə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלַ֨י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">come quickly</span><br /><span class="heb">מְהֵרָ֪ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·hê·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4120.htm">Strong's 4120: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my rescue.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצִּ֫ילֵ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Be</span><br /><span class="heb">הֱיֵ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(hĕ·yêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֨י ׀</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">rock</span><br /><span class="heb">לְֽצוּר־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṣūr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6697.htm">Strong's 6697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of refuge,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָ֭עוֹז</span> <span class="translit">(mā·‘ō·wz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4581.htm">Strong's 4581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A place or means of safety, protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the stronghold</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֵ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my deliverance.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהוֹשִׁיעֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 31:2 Bow down your ear to me (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 31:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/31-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 31:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:3" /></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>