15 My [a]times are in thine hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: and save me through thy mercy.

17 Let me not be confounded, O Lord: for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be put to confusion, and to [b]silence in the grave.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 31:15 Whatsoever changes come, thou governest them by thy providence.
  2. Psalm 31:17 Let death destroy them to the intent that they may hurt no more.

15 My times(A) are in your hands;
    deliver me from the hands of my enemies,
    from those who pursue me.
16 Let your face shine(B) on your servant;
    save me in your unfailing love.(C)
17 Let me not be put to shame,(D) Lord,
    for I have cried out to you;
but let the wicked be put to shame
    and be silent(E) in the realm of the dead.

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