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Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My times <i>are</i> in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My times <i>are</i> in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />My times are in Your hand; Rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />My times are in Thy hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who pursue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />My times are in Your hands; Rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from those who pursue <i>and</i> persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The course of my life is in your power; rescue me from the power of my enemies and from my persecutors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The course of my life is in Your power; deliver me from the power of my enemies and from my persecutors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />My times are in thy hand: Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My life is in your hands. Save me from enemies who hunt me down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My future is in your hands. Rescue me from my enemies, from those who persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am always in your care; save me from my enemies, from those who persecute me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My times are in your hands. Deliver me from the hands of my enemies and from those who pursue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My times are in your hand. Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My times are in your hand. Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In Your hand [are] my times, "" Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, "" And from my pursuers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In Thy hand are my times, Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from my pursuers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My times in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from those pursuing me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My lots are in thy hands. Deliver me out of the hands of my enemies; and from them that persecute me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 30:16>My fate is in your hands. Rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from those who are persecuting me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My destiny is in your hands; rescue me from my enemies, from the hands of my pursuers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My times are in your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of mine enemies and from them that persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the times are in your hands; save me from my enemies and from those who persecute me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />My times are in Thy hand; Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />My lots are in thy hands: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/31-15.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=3294" 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">14</span>But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: ‘it·tō·ṯāy (N-cpc:: 1cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">My times</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏə·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">are in Your hands;</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. ">deliver me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ- (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·wy·ḇay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">my enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: ū·mê·rō·ḏə·p̄āy (Conj-w, Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">and from those who pursue me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Make Your face shine on Your servant; save me by Your loving devotion.…<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="/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="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a></span><br />A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.<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="/ecclesiastes/3-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a></span><br />To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/14-5.htm">Job 14:5</a></span><br />Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a></span><br />From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29-31</a></span><br />Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-15</a></span><br />Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">Lamentations 3:37-38</a></span><br />Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? / Do not both adversity and good come from the mouth of the Most High?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My times are in your hand: deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me.</p><p class="hdg">My times</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-15.htm">Psalm 116:15</a></b></br> Precious in the sight of the LORD <i>is</i> the death of his saints.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/26-10.htm">1 Samuel 26:10</a></b></br> David said furthermore, <i>As</i> the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12</a></b></br> And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.</p><p class="hdg">deliver</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Psalm 17:8,9,13</a></b></br> Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10-12</a></b></br> For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/142-6.htm">Psalm 142:6</a></b></br> Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Chances</a> <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/31-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/10-2.htm">Persecute</a> <a href="/psalms/7-13.htm">Persecutors</a> <a href="/psalms/23-6.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/psalms/7-13.htm">Pursuers</a> <a href="/psalms/25-15.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/11-15.htm">Chances</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/32-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/34-12.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/35-3.htm">Persecute</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Persecutors</a> <a href="/psalms/34-14.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/psalms/35-3.htm">Pursuers</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Times</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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The psalmist acknowledges that every aspect of his life, including its duration and the events that unfold, is under God's authority. This echoes the biblical theme found in <a href="/ecclesiastes/3.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1-8</a>, where there is a time for every purpose under heaven. The phrase also connects to the idea of God's providence, as seen in <a href="/job/14-5.htm">Job 14:5</a>, where the days of a person's life are determined by God. The use of "hands" symbolizes power and care, suggesting that the psalmist feels secure in God's protective grasp.<p><b>deliver me from my enemies</b><br>The plea for deliverance from enemies is a common theme in the Psalms, reflecting the historical context of David's life, who faced numerous adversaries, including King Saul and foreign nations. This request for deliverance is not just a desire for physical safety but also a call for divine justice against those who oppose God's anointed. The concept of God as a deliverer is central to the Old Testament, as seen in the Exodus narrative where God delivers Israel from Egypt (<a href="/exodus/14-30.htm">Exodus 14:30</a>). This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from sin and spiritual enemies (<a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a>).<p><b>and from those who pursue me.</b><br>The mention of pursuers indicates a sense of urgency and danger, as the psalmist is actively being chased by those who wish him harm. This reflects the historical reality of David's life, where he was often on the run from Saul and other adversaries. The cultural context of ancient Israel involved frequent conflicts and the need for refuge, which is why cities of refuge were established (<a href="/numbers/35-11.htm">Numbers 35:11-15</a>). Spiritually, this pursuit can be seen as a metaphor for the relentless nature of sin and temptation, from which believers seek God's protection. The imagery of pursuit also points to the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to flee from sin and pursue righteousness (<a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">1 Timothy 6:11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Psalm 31</a>, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his psalms that express a wide range of human emotions and faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>In the context of this psalm, David refers to those who oppose him, possibly including King Saul, who pursued him, and other adversaries throughout his life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in whom David places his trust, acknowledging His sovereignty over time and circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of all aspects of our lives, including the timing of events. This trust can bring peace amidst uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_deliverance.htm">Prayer for Deliverance</a></b><br>Like David, we should actively seek God's help and deliverance from our adversaries, whether they are people, circumstances, or spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_in_god's_timing.htm">Patience in God's Timing</a></b><br>Understanding that our times are in God's hands encourages patience and faith as we wait for His perfect timing in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god's_protection.htm">Confidence in God's Protection</a></b><br>Knowing that God is aware of our struggles and has the power to deliver us should bolster our confidence and reduce fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflection_on_god's_faithfulness.htm">Reflection on God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Reflect on past instances of God's faithfulness as a source of encouragement and strength for current challenges.<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/how_can_free_will_exist_with_god's_plan.htm">Psalm 31:15 states “my times are in your hand,” but if free will exists, how can one’s life be fully determined by God’s plan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/insights_from_day_38_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What insights does Day 38 offer on spiritual growth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'for_such_a_time_as_this'.htm">What does "For Such a Time as This" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_tim_4_6_with_later_traditions.htm">If 2 Timothy 4:6 suggests Paul’s imminent death, how do we reconcile this with later traditions claiming he continued his ministry longer? </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>(15) <span class= "bld">My times are in thy hand</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, the vicissitudes of human life (LXX. and Vulg. have "my destinies") are under Divine control, so that the machinations of the foe cannot prevail against one whom God intends to deliver. For the expression comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-30.htm" title="With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.">1Chronicles 29:30</a>, "the times that went over him," <a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm" title="And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of your times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.">Isaiah 33:6</a>.<p>The sense of security in this trusting phrase may be contrasted with the feeling of danger in another Hebrew phrase, "my soul is continually in my hand," <a href="/psalms/119-109.htm" title="My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget your law.">Psalm 119:109</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My times are in thy hand</span>. "My times," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "all the varied events, happy or sad, which make up the parti-coloured web of life" (Kay). Not one of them but is shaped by thee and ordered by thee. Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me (camp. vers. 1, 2, 4). The great need under existing circumstances was deliverance. Absalom was looked for daily to "pass over Jordan, and all the men of Israel with him" (<a href="/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24</a>). A battle was imminent. If the day went against David, and his army was defeated, he would necessarily fall into the hands of his "enemies" and "persecutors," in which case he could not hope that they would spare his life (<a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2, 12</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/31-15.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">My times</span><br /><span class="heb">עִתֹּתָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(‘it·tō·ṯāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[are] in Your hands;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיָדְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yā·ḏə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">deliver me</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצִּ֘ילֵ֤נִי</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">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיַּד־</span> <span class="translit">(mî·yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my enemies</span><br /><span class="heb">א֝וֹיְבַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wy·ḇay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and from those who pursue me.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵרֹדְפָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·rō·ḏə·p̄āy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, chase, persecute</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 31:15 My times are in your hand (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/31-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 31:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/31-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 31:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:16" /></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>