‏ Psalms 31:15-18

Verse 15. My times are in thy hand] The events of my life are under thy control. No danger can happen to me without thy foresight; thou seest what is prepared for or meditated against me; thou canst therefore deliver me from mine enemies.

Verse 16. Make thy face to shine upon thy servant] Only let me know that thou art reconciled to and pleased with me, and then, come what will, all must be well.

Save me for thy mercies' sake.] Literally, Save me in thy mercy.

Verse 17. Let the wicked be ashamed] Those who traduce my character and lay snares for my life; let them be confounded.

Verse 18. Let the lying lips be put to silence] As to my enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, abate their pride, assuage their malice, and confound their devices. See Jer 18:18.

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