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You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Oh</i> how great <i>is</i> thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; <i>which</i> thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Oh, how great <i>is</i> Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, <i>Which</i> You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have performed for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of mankind!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />How great is Thy goodness, Which Thou hast stored up for those who fear Thee, Which Thou hast wrought for those who take refuge in Thee, Before the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have worked for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who [reverently] fear You, Which You have prepared for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of man!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you. In the presence of everyone you have acted for those who take refuge in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How great is Your goodness that You have stored up for those who fear You and accomplished in the sight of everyone for those who take refuge in You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh how great is thy goodness, Which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, Which thou hast wrought for them that take refuge in thee, Before the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are wonderful, and while everyone watches, you store up blessings for all who honor and trust you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that put their trust in thee, before the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your kindness is so great! You reserve it for those who fear you. Adam's descendants watch as you show it to those who take refuge in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How wonderful are the good things you keep for those who honor you! Everyone knows how good you are, how securely you protect those who trust you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How great is your goodness that you have reserved for those who fear you, that you have set in place for those who take refuge in you, in the presence of the children of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Oh how great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the descendants of Adam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />How abundant is Your goodness, "" That You have laid up for those fearing You, "" You have worked for those trusting in You, "" Before sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> How abundant is Thy goodness, That Thou hast laid up for those fearing Thee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />How much thy goodness which thou didst conceal for them fearing thee; thou didst work for those putting their trust in thee before the sons of man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />O how great is the multitude of thy sweetness, O Lord, which thou hast hidden for them that fear thee! Which thou hast wrought for them that hope in thee, in the sight of the sons of men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 30:20>How great is the multitude of your sweetness, O Lord, which you keep hidden for those who fear you, which you have perfected for those who hope in you, in the sight of the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />How great is your goodness, Lord, stored up for those who fear you. You display it for those who trust you, in the sight of the children of Adam. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O how abundant is your goodness that you have laid up for those who fear you, and accomplished for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of everyone!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that worship thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />How great is your kindness which you keep for your worshipers, for them that hope in you before the children of men!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Oh how abundant is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; Which Thou hast wrought for them that take their refuge in Thee, in the sight of the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />How abundant is the multitude of thy goodness, O Lord, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee! thou hast wrought <i>it</i> out for them that hope on thee, in the presence of the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/31-19.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=3328" 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">18</span>May lying lips be silenced—lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: māh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">How</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ- (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">great</a> <a href="/hebrew/2898.htm" title="2898: ṭū·ḇə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Good things, goods, goodness. From towb; good, in the widest sense, especially goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare.">is Your goodness</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/6845.htm" title="6845: ṣā·p̄an·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to hide; by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically to protect, to lurk.">You have laid up</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: lî·rê·’e·ḵā (Prep-l:: Adj-mpc:: 2ms) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">for those who fear You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6466.htm" title="6466: pā·‘al·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- Do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, especially to practise.">which You have bestowed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: ne·ḡeḏ (Prep) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ʾå̄·ḏå̄m (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2620.htm" title="2620: la·ḥō·sîm (Prep-l, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To seek refuge. A primitive root; to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in.">on those who take refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">in You!</a> </span><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.…<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="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9</a></span><br />Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-4.htm">Isaiah 64:4</a></span><br />From ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a></span><br />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="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4</a></span><br />and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34</a></span><br />Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9</a></span><br />God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a></span><br />For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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!</p><p class="hdg">Oh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Psalm 36:7-10</a></b></br> How excellent <i>is</i> thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-1.htm">Psalm 73:1,24-26</a></b></br> A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God <i>is</i> good to Israel, <i>even</i> to such as are of a clean heart… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-7.htm">Psalm 145:7-9</a></b></br> They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness… </p><p class="hdg">laid up</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a></b></br> Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence <i>is</i> fulness of joy; at thy right hand <i>there are</i> pleasures for evermore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></b></br> And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2-4</a></b></br> Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth… </p><p class="hdg">wrought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-28.htm">Psalm 68:28</a></b></br> Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Psalm 126:2,3</a></b></br> Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/23-23.htm">Numbers 23:23</a></b></br> Surely <i>there is</i> no enchantment against Jacob, neither <i>is there</i> any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/31-14.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/27-13.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/31-4.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/psalms/31-4.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Store</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/psalms/31-14.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/job/37-14.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/psalms/22-25.htm">Worshippers</a> <a href="/psalms/22-31.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/psalms/37-16.htm">Store</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/psalms/33-21.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/psalms/74-2.htm">Worshippers</a> <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Wrought</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'; 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In the Hebrew context, "goodness" often refers to God's benevolent actions and character. The psalmist marvels at the vastness of God's kindness, which is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/23-6.htm">Psalm 23:6</a>). This goodness is not only a quality of God but also an active force in the lives of believers.<p><b>which You have laid up for those who fear You</b><br>The idea of "laying up" suggests a treasure or storehouse, indicating that God's goodness is reserved and abundant for those who fear Him. In biblical terms, "fear" denotes reverence and awe rather than terror. This concept is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. The imagery of a storehouse implies that God's blessings are both plentiful and secure, awaiting those who live in reverence to Him.<p><b>which You have bestowed before the sons of men</b><br>This phrase highlights the public nature of God's blessings. God's goodness is not hidden but displayed openly, serving as a testimony to all people. The public demonstration of God's favor can be seen in the lives of biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel, whose faithfulness led to visible blessings. This public bestowal also points to the ultimate revelation of God's goodness in Jesus Christ, whose life and works were witnessed by many.<p><b>on those who take refuge in You</b><br>Taking refuge in God implies trust and reliance on His protection and provision. This imagery is common in the Psalms, where God is often depicted as a fortress or shield (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>). The concept of refuge is deeply rooted in the historical context of ancient Israel, where cities of refuge provided safety for those in danger. Spiritually, this points to the security found in Christ, who offers ultimate refuge from sin and death.<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 trust in God's goodness and protection.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, whose goodness and protection are highlighted.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_fear_god.htm">Those who fear God</a></b><br>Refers to individuals who have a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_men.htm">Sons of men</a></b><br>A term used to describe humanity in general, emphasizing the public nature of God's goodness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/refuge.htm">Refuge</a></b><br>A metaphorical place of safety and protection, symbolizing trust and reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_abundance_of_god's_goodness.htm">The Abundance of God's Goodness</a></b><br>God's goodness is not limited or scarce; it is abundant and available to those who fear Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>A healthy, reverent fear of God is foundational to experiencing His goodness. It involves respect, awe, and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/public_display_of_god's_favor.htm">Public Display of God's Favor</a></b><br>God's goodness is not only a private blessing but is also evident to others, serving as a testimony to His faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/taking_refuge_in_god.htm">Taking Refuge in God</a></b><br>Trusting in God as a refuge means relying on Him for protection and provision, especially in times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_expectation.htm">Living in Expectation</a></b><br>Believers should live with the expectation of God's goodness, trusting that He has already laid up blessings for them.<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_defines_the_holiness_of_god.htm">Do you wish to prosper and be in good health?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_secrets_biblical.htm">Is keeping secrets aligned with biblical teachings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_poetic_books_of_the_bible.htm">What wisdom and teachings do the Ketuvim offer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_sam_25_29__how_does_abigail's_view_of_divine_protection_compare.htm">1 Samuel 25:29 – How does Abigail’s reference to David’s “secure bundle of life” align with or deviate from other Old Testament depictions of divine protection? </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>(19) <span class= "bld">Laid up.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">hidden, </span>(<span class= "ital">Heb. tsaphan; </span>comp. <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm" title="From men which are your hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly you fill with your hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.">Psalm 17:14</a>; <a href="/obadiah/1-6.htm" title="How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things sought up!">Obadiah 1:6</a>), as a treasure for the faithful, and now brought out and displayed in the presence "of the sons of men."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee!</span> Another transition. David turns from prayer to praise, and in the four next verses (vers. 19-22) eulogizes the goodness and mercy and marvellous loving-kindness of God, who has wrought gloriously for his people in the past, and has further an ample store of mercies laid up for them in the future. <span class="cmt_word">Which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!</span> God had wrought his mercies <span class="accented">for</span> his own people, but <span class="accented">in the sight</span> of men generally, whether good or bad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/31-19.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">How</span><br /><span class="heb">מָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great</span><br /><span class="heb">רַֽב־</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is Your goodness</span><br /><span class="heb">טוּבְךָ֮</span> <span class="translit">(ṭū·ḇə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2898.htm">Strong's 2898: </a> </span><span class="str2">Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">which</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You have laid up</span><br /><span class="heb">צָפַ֪נְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·p̄an·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6845.htm">Strong's 6845: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for those who fear You,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִּֽירֵ֫אֶ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lî·rê·’e·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bestowed</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּ֭עַלְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(pā·‘al·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6466.htm">Strong's 6466: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make, to practise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on those who take refuge</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחֹסִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḥō·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2620.htm">Strong's 2620: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flee for, protection, to confide in</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in You</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the sight of</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֝֗גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of men.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָם׃‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is your goodness which (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/31-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 31:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 31:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:20" /></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>