Psalm 31:19
“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”
KJV
Read in Psalm 31Meaning
God’s abundant goodness is praised as stored up for those who fear him and take refuge in him; “fear” here is reverent allegiance, not a command to cultivate anxiety.
Goodness, heard prayer and courage
Verses 19–24 praise stored-up goodness, shelter in God’s presence, marvelous steadfast love, heard supplication, faithful preservation and courageous hope.
Read carefully
God’s abundant goodness is praised as stored up for those who fear him and take refuge in him; “fear” here is reverent allegiance, not a command to cultivate anxiety.
Reflection
God’s abundant goodness is praised as stored up for those who fear him and take refuge in him; “fear” here is reverent allegiance, not a command to cultivate anxiety.