Psa 31:1-5 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 31:1-24: Ps 31 The psalmist encourages the godly to find refuge in the Lord and wait for his salvation. Despite having had a death-like experience, he testifies to the Lord’s faithfulness. This psalm foreshadows the suffering of Jesus (Luke 23:46 ). Summary for Ps 31:1-5: 31:1-5 The Lord offers refuge to anyone who comes to him for protection. The psalmist trusts in and submits to the Lord. See also 71:1-3 .

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‏ Psalms 31:1-5

Summary for Ps 31:1-24: Ps 31 ^a The psalmist encourages the godly to find refuge in the Lord and wait for his salvation. Despite having had a death-like experience, he testifies to the Lord’s faithfulness. This psalm foreshadows the suffering of Jesus (Luke 23:46 ^b).
Summary for Ps 31:1-5: 31:1-5 ^c The Lord offers refuge to anyone who comes to him for protection. The psalmist trusts in and submits to the Lord. See also 71:1-3 ^d.
31:2 ^e The psalmist issues an urgent call for the Lord to pay attention to his desperate situation (71:2 ^f; 88:2 ^g; 102:2 ^h).
31:5 ⁱ I entrust my spirit into your hand: Whether he lives or dies, the psalmist will trust his Lord. Jesus uttered these words on the cross just before he died (Luke 23:46 ^j).