Psalms 31:8 net — You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.

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"You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place."

— Psalms 31:8, NET Bible

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Psalms 31 — Context

5

Into your hand I entrust my life; you will rescue me, O LORD, the faithful God.

6

I hate those who serve worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD.

7

I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

8

You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.

9

Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.

10

For my life nears its end in pain; my years draw to a close as I groan. My strength fails me because of my sin, and my bones become brittle.

11

Because of all my enemies, people disdain me; my neighbors are appalled by my suffering– those who know me are horrified by my condition; those who see me in the street run away from me.

Psalms 31:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 31:8 say?
Psalms 31:8 in the NET Bible reads: “You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.”
Where is Psalms 31:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 31:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 31, verse 8.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 31:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 31:8 in?
Psalms 31:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 31:8?
Psalms 31:8 reads (NET): “You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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