Bible Strands
Psalms 31:21
Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, marking the moment of deliverance immediately after describing how God conceals the faithful from human schemes and accusing tongues.
The words — The Hebrew הִפְלִיא (hif.Li') literally means "he has made wonderful," paired with חַסְדּוֹ (chas.D/o), meaning "his covenant loyalty."
The thread — This pattern of loyalty displayed in distress appears in Psalms 17:7 and mirrors the historical deliverance recorded in 1 Samuel 23:7.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to acknowledge that divine protection functions within active conflict, demanding recognition of intervention without softening the reality of the siege.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
Cross-references
- 1 Samuel 23:7 When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with gates and bars.”
- Psalms 17:7 Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.
- Jeremiah 1:18 Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.
- 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
- Psalms 98:1 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
- Psalms 118:23 This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.