Psalm 31:22
“For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 31Meaning
In alarm the speaker thought he was cut off from God’s sight, yet God heard his supplications; the verse corrects a despairing perception without shaming people whose distress persists.
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
In alarm the speaker thought he was cut off from God’s sight, yet God heard his supplications; the verse corrects a despairing perception without shaming people whose distress persists.
Reflection
In alarm the speaker thought he was cut off from God’s sight, yet God heard his supplications; the verse corrects a despairing perception without shaming people whose distress persists.