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Psalm Ps. 31. This is a lament seeking God’s help amid persecution (vv. 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20). There are many connections with the author David’s life. The wording is general enough for all kinds of people to identify with this prayer.
Ps. 31:1–2 I take refuge. The person who depends on and trusts the Lord (see 5:11; 16:1; 25:20) may seek his help. be put to shame. See note on 25:2–3. God’s righteousness is his faithfulness to his promises. It is grounds for assurance, not for fear.
Ps. 31:5 Into your hand I commit my spirit. Jesus uses these words on the cross (Luke 23:46). He dies as the innocent sufferer, trusting God for vindication (see note on Psalm 22).
Ps. 31:10 David says that he is in distress because of my iniquity. But his prayer is that the purposes of God will prevail rather than the schemes of David’s enemies or the disabilities due to his sins.
Ps. 31:14–18 David’s trust in the Lord during the present distress is based on his experiences as reported in vv. 3–8 and also on the promises of the covenant (steadfast love). For make your face shine, see Num. 6:25.
Ps. 31:19–24 The God who has made promises and who has kept them in the past will continue to do both. On v. 24, see 27:14.
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