Psalm 31
Psalm 31 Meaning
Psalm 31 mingles distress and trust. Surrounded by trouble and feeling forgotten like the dead, David nonetheless takes refuge in God and entrusts his very spirit into God's hand.
It swells into confidence in God's abundant goodness stored up for those who fear Him, and ends by urging all the faithful to be strong and take heart as they hope in the LORD.
Key verses from Psalm 31
“In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.”
Psalm 31:1
“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.”
Psalm 31:3
“Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.”
Psalm 31:5
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
Psalm 31:24
How Psalm 31 points to Jesus
Jesus prayed the words of this psalm as He died: 'into your hands I commit my spirit.' He trusted the Father through death, and in Him we too can commit our lives, in trouble and in death, into hands that will not fail.