Commentary on Psalms Volume 1 John Calvin (continued)
Psalm 31
PSALM 31.
David, having been delivered from some great danger, or rather from many dangers, first relates the prayers which he had offered up to God amidst the terrors of death. He then subjoins his thanksgiving, which is no ordinary one; for he celebrates his deliverance at great length, and exhorts all the saints to be of good hope, as they had in him a most excellent and memorable example of God's goodness.
To the chief musician. A psalm of David.
Psalm 31:1-4
1. In thee, O Jehovah! have I put my trust, let me not be ashamed for ever: deliver me in thy righteousness. 2. Incline thine ear unto me, deliver me speedily; be unto me a strong rock, a house of defense to save me. 3. For thou art my rock and my fortress: and for thy name's sake thou wilt lead and guide me. 635 4. Pluck me out of the net which they have hidden for me; for thou art my strength.
1. In thee, O Jehovah! have I put my trust. Some are of opinion that this psalm was composed by David, after he had most unexpectedly escaped "Ou, adresse moy et conduy." — Fr. marg. "Or, do thou direct and guide me."