I have hated them that give themselves to deceitful vanities: for I [a]trust in the Lord.

I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast seen my trouble: thou hast known my soul in adversities,

And thou hast not shut me up in the hand of the enemy, but hast set my feet at [b]large.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 31:6 This affection ought to be in all God’s children, to hate whatsoever thing is not grounded upon a sure trust in God, as deceitful and vain.
  2. Psalm 31:8 Largeness signifieth comfort, as straightness, sorrow and peril.

I hate those who cling to worthless idols;(A)
    as for me, I trust in the Lord.(B)
I will be glad and rejoice in your love,
    for you saw my affliction(C)
    and knew the anguish(D) of my soul.
You have not given me into the hands(E) of the enemy
    but have set my feet in a spacious place.(F)

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