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For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For thou <i>art</i> my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For You <i>are</i> my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name’s sake, Lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You are my rock and my fortress; For the sake of Your name You will lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For You are my rock and my fortress; For Your name&#8217s sake You will lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For Thou art my rock and my fortress; For Thy name’s sake Thou wilt lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For You are my high rock and my fortress; For Your name’s sake You will lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Yes, You are my rock and my fortress; For Your name’s sake You will lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you are my rock and my fortress; you lead and guide me for your name’s sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You are my rock and my fortress; You lead and guide me because of Your name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For thou art my rock and my fortress; Therefore for thy name's sake lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You, LORD God, are my mighty rock and my fortress. Lead me and guide me, so that your name will be honored. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Indeed, you are my rock and my fortress. For the sake of your name, lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are my refuge and defense; guide me and lead me as you have promised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For you are my rock and my fortress; for the sake of your name guide me and lead me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For you are my high ridge and my stronghold; for the sake of your own reputation you lead me and guide me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For you are my rock and my fortress, therefore for your name's sake lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For you are my rock and my fortress, therefore for your name’s sake lead me and guide me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For You [are] my rock and my bulwark, "" For Your Name’s sake lead me and tend me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For my rock and my bulwark art Thou, For Thy name's sake lead me and tend me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For thou my rock and my fortress; and for sake of thy name thou wilt guide me, and thou wilt protect me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For thou art my strength and my refuge; and for thy name's sake thou wilt lead me, and nourish me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 30:4>For you are my strength and my refuge; and for the sake of your name, you will lead me and nourish me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For you are my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide me,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For thou art my strength and my refuge; therefore for thy name's sake comfort me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because you are my strength and the house of my refuge, comfort me, LORD JEHOVAH, for your Name's sake!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For Thou art my rock and my fortress; Therefore for Thy name's sake lead me and guide me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For thou art my strength and my refuge; and thou shalt guide me for thy name's sake, and maintain me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/31-3.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=3189" 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">2</span>Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’āt·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/5553.htm" title="5553: sal·‘î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A crag, cliff. From an unused root meaning to be lofty; a craggy rock, literally or figuratively.">are my rock</a> <a href="/hebrew/4686.htm" title="4686: ū·mə·ṣū·ḏā·ṯî (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A net, capture, a fastness. Or mtsuwdah; or mtsudah; for matsowd; a net, or capture; also a fastness.">and my fortress;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5148.htm" title="5148: tan·ḥê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To lead, guide. A primitive root; to guide; by implication, to transport.">lead me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5095.htm" title="5095: ū·ṯə·na·hă·lê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to run with a sparkle, i.e. Flow; hence, to conduct, and to protect, sustain.">and guide me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: ū·lə·ma·‘an (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">for the sake of</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: mə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">Your name.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>You free me from the net laid out for me, for You are my refuge.…<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/23-3.htm">Psalm 23:3</a></span><br />He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<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/62-2.htm">Psalm 62:2</a></span><br />He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.<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/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="/isaiah/30-29.htm">Isaiah 30:29</a></span><br />You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.<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="/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16</a></span><br />he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.<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/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Isaiah 42:16</a></span><br />I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-10.htm">Isaiah 49:10</a></span><br />They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-12.htm">Isaiah 52:12</a></span><br />For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For you are my rock and my fortress; therefore for your name's sake lead me, and guide me.</p><p class="hdg">for thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/23-2.htm">Psalm 23:2,3</a></b></br> He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Psalm 25:11</a></b></br> For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it <i>is</i> great.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/79-9.htm">Psalm 79:9</a></b></br> Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.</p><p class="hdg">lead</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5,9</a></b></br> Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou <i>art</i> the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-3.htm">Psalm 43:3</a></b></br> O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-24.htm">Psalm 139:24</a></b></br> And see if <i>there be any</i> wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Bulwark</a> <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Front</a> <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Name's</a> <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/28-9.htm">Tend</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Bulwark</a> <a href="/psalms/46-7.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/psalms/50-21.htm">Front</a> <a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/psalms/48-14.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/psalms/79-9.htm">Name's</a> <a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-5.htm">Tend</a> <a href="/psalms/46-7.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Wilt</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>For You are my rock and my fortress;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's strength and protection. In biblical times, a rock symbolized stability and permanence, while a fortress represented a place of safety and refuge. The imagery of God as a rock is found throughout the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>) and signifies His unchanging nature and reliability. The fortress imagery suggests a defensive stronghold, highlighting God's role as a protector against adversaries. This reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel, where physical fortresses were essential for defense against enemies. Theologically, this points to God's sovereignty and His ability to provide security for His people.<p><b>lead me and guide me</b><br>This request for guidance underscores the psalmist's dependence on God for direction. In the historical context, the Israelites often sought God's guidance through prayer and the counsel of prophets. The plea for divine leadership is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Psalm 23:3</a>) and reflects a trust in God's wisdom and plan. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God leading His people, such as the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. It highlights the believer's need for God's direction in life's journey, acknowledging human limitations and the necessity of divine intervention.<p><b>for the sake of Your name.</b><br>The phrase "for the sake of Your name" emphasizes God's reputation and character. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a name was more than a label; it represented one's identity and authority. God's name is associated with His attributes, such as holiness, faithfulness, and love. The psalmist appeals to God's name, invoking His covenantal promises and His commitment to act in accordance with His character. This reflects a deep understanding of God's nature and His desire to uphold His name among the nations. It also points to the ultimate purpose of God's actions: to bring glory to Himself and to demonstrate His righteousness and faithfulness.<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 amidst adversity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>Referred to as a "rock" and "fortress," symbolizing strength, protection, and stability.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fortress.htm">Fortress</a></b><br>A metaphor for a place of safety and refuge, often used in the Psalms to describe God's protective nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_foundation.htm">God as Our Foundation</a></b><br>Just as a rock provides a stable foundation, God offers us stability in life's uncertainties. We should build our lives on His unchanging nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_divine_guidance.htm">Seeking Divine Guidance</a></b><br>The plea for God to lead and guide us underscores the importance of seeking His direction in our decisions and paths.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_for_god's_name.htm">Living for God's Name</a></b><br>Our actions and choices should reflect our commitment to honoring God's name, as His reputation is intertwined with our conduct.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_times_of_trouble.htm">Trust in Times of Trouble</a></b><br>Like David, we can find refuge in God during difficult times, trusting in His protection and deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_resource.htm">Prayer as a Resource</a></b><br>David's prayer for guidance is a model for us to continually seek God's wisdom and direction through prayer.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Rock.</span>--As rock in this verse is <span class= "ital">sela </span>(LXX. and Vulg., "strength") instead of <span class= "ital">ts-r, </span>as in <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm" title="Bow down your ear to me; deliver me speedily: be you my strong rock, for an house of defense to save me.">Psalm 31:2</a>, it is better to render "for thou art my cliff fortress;" literally, <span class= "ital">cliff and fortress.</span><p><span class= "bld">For thy name's sake</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, because Thou hast this name of rock and fortress.<p><span class= "bld">Lead me, and guide me.</span>--The future is better,<p>"Thou wilt lead and guide me."<p>To pray for protection and then stoutly affirm belief, as in <a href="/psalms/31-3.htm" title="For you are my rock and my fortress; therefore for your name's sake lead me, and guide me.">Psalm 31:3</a>, has been called illogical; but it is the logic of the heart if not of the intellect; the logic, it may be added, of every prayer of faith.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span>, - <span class="cmt_word">For thou art my Rock</span>; or, my <span class="accented">cliff</span> (<span class="hebrew">סלעי</span>, not <span class="hebrew">צורי</span>). <span class="cmt_word">And my Fortress</span>. David prays God to be his Rock and Fortress in the future, because he has always looked to him as his Rock and Fortress in the past. Faith establishes a claim to have its anticipations made good. <span class="cmt_word">Therefore for thy Name's sake lead me, and guide me.</span> Metaphor is dropped, and God is simply asked for guidance and direction. In the struggle between Absalom and David more depended upon wise counsel than upon mere force (<a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">2 Samuel 15:31-37</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15-23</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/17-5.htm">2 Samuel 17:5-23</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/31-3.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</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">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑תָּה</span> <span class="translit">(’āt·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are my rock</span><br /><span class="heb">סַלְעִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(sal·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5553.htm">Strong's 5553: </a> </span><span class="str2">A craggy rock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and my fortress;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְצוּדָתִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·ṣū·ḏā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4686.htm">Strong's 4686: </a> </span><span class="str2">A net, capture, a fastness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lead</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּֽנְחֵ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(tan·ḥê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5148.htm">Strong's 5148: </a> </span><span class="str2">To guide, to transport</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and guide me</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽתְנַהֲלֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·na·hă·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lead or guide to a watering place, bring to a place of rest, refresh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the sake of</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְמַ֥עַן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ma·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your name.</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֝מְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalm 31:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 31:3 For you are my rock and my (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/31-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 31:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/31-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 31:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:4" /></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>