Psalm 31:16
“Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies’ sake.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 31Meaning
The request for God’s face to shine and save by steadfast love asks for gracious favor, not a visible facial sign or a technique for securing divine approval.
Trust renewed in danger
Verses 14–18 answer danger with “You are my God,” place the speaker’s times in God’s hand, and ask for saving favor and just silencing of lying speech.
Read carefully
The request for God’s face to shine and save by steadfast love asks for gracious favor, not a visible facial sign or a technique for securing divine approval.
Reflection
The request for God’s face to shine and save by steadfast love asks for gracious favor, not a visible facial sign or a technique for securing divine approval.