Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you. New Living Translation How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world. English Standard Version Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! Berean Standard Bible How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You! King James Bible 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! New King James Version Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! New American Standard Bible How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have performed for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of mankind! NASB 1995 How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men! NASB 1977 How great is Thy goodness, Which Thou hast stored up for those who fear Thee, Which Thou hast wrought for those who take refuge in Thee, Before the sons of men! Legacy Standard Bible How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have worked for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men! Amplified Bible How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who [reverently] fear You, Which You have prepared for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of man! Christian Standard Bible How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you. In the presence of everyone you have acted for those who take refuge in you. Holman Christian Standard Bible How great is Your goodness that You have stored up for those who fear You and accomplished in the sight of everyone for those who take refuge in You. American Standard Version Oh how great is thy goodness, Which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, Which thou hast wrought for them that take refuge in thee, Before the sons of men! Contemporary English Version You are wonderful, and while everyone watches, you store up blessings for all who honor and trust you. English Revised Version Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that put their trust in thee, before the sons of men! GOD'S WORD® Translation Your kindness is so great! You reserve it for those who fear you. Adam's descendants watch as you show it to those who take refuge in you. Good News Translation How wonderful are the good things you keep for those who honor you! Everyone knows how good you are, how securely you protect those who trust you. International Standard Version How great is your goodness that you have reserved for those who fear you, that you have set in place for those who take refuge in you, in the presence of the children of men. Majority Standard Bible How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You! NET Bible How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you. New Heart English Bible Oh how great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the descendants of Adam. Webster's Bible Translation 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! World English Bible Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHow abundant is Your goodness, "" That You have laid up for those fearing You, "" You have worked for those trusting in You, "" Before sons of men. Young's Literal Translation How abundant is Thy goodness, That Thou hast laid up for those fearing Thee, Smith's Literal Translation How much thy goodness which thou didst conceal for them fearing thee; thou didst work for those putting their trust in thee before the sons of man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO how great is the multitude of thy sweetness, O Lord, which thou hast hidden for them that fear thee! Which thou hast wrought for them that hope in thee, in the sight of the sons of men. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible How great is your goodness, Lord, stored up for those who fear you. You display it for those who trust you, in the sight of the children of Adam. New Revised Standard Version O how abundant is your goodness that you have laid up for those who fear you, and accomplished for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of everyone! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that worship thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated How great is your kindness which you keep for your worshipers, for them that hope in you before the children of men! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Oh how abundant is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; Which Thou hast wrought for them that take their refuge in Thee, in the sight of the sons of men! Brenton Septuagint Translation How abundant is the multitude of thy goodness, O Lord, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee! thou hast wrought it out for them that hope on thee, in the presence of the sons of men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit…18May lying lips be silenced—lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. 19How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You! 20You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 2:9 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Isaiah 64:4 From ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. 1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Matthew 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 30:18 Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Treasury of Scripture Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for them that fear you; which you have worked for them that trust in you before the sons of men! Oh Psalm 36:7-10 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings… Psalm 73:1,24-26 A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart… Psalm 145:7-9 They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness… laid up Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Isaiah 35:10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Colossians 3:2-4 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth… wrought Psalm 68:28 Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us. Psalm 126:2,3 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them… Numbers 23:23 Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought! Jump to Previous Abundant Clear Faith Fear Fearing Goodness Grace Great Laid Refuge Sight Store Stored Trust Worked Worshippers WroughtJump to Next Abundant Clear Faith Fear Fearing Goodness Grace Great Laid Refuge Sight Store Stored Trust Worked Worshippers WroughtPsalm 31 1. David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help7. He rejoices in his mercy 9. He prays in his calamity 19. He praises God for his goodness How great is Your goodness This phrase emphasizes the immeasurable and abundant nature of God's goodness. In the Hebrew context, "goodness" often refers to God's benevolent actions and character. The psalmist marvels at the vastness of God's kindness, which is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 23:6). This goodness is not only a quality of God but also an active force in the lives of believers. which You have laid up for those who fear You which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 31, David is expressing his trust in God's goodness and protection. 2. God The central figure in this verse, whose goodness and protection are highlighted. 3. Those who fear God Refers to individuals who have a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority. 4. Sons of men A term used to describe humanity in general, emphasizing the public nature of God's goodness. 5. Refuge A metaphorical place of safety and protection, symbolizing trust and reliance on God. Teaching Points The Abundance of God's GoodnessGod's goodness is not limited or scarce; it is abundant and available to those who fear Him. Fear of the Lord A healthy, reverent fear of God is foundational to experiencing His goodness. It involves respect, awe, and obedience. Public Display of God's Favor God's goodness is not only a private blessing but is also evident to others, serving as a testimony to His faithfulness. Taking Refuge in God Trusting in God as a refuge means relying on Him for protection and provision, especially in times of trouble. Living in Expectation Believers should live with the expectation of God's goodness, trusting that He has already laid up blessings for them.(19) Laid up.--Better, hidden, (Heb. tsaphan; comp. Psalm 17:14; Obadiah 1:6), as a treasure for the faithful, and now brought out and displayed in the presence "of the sons of men."Verse 19. - Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee! Another transition. David turns from prayer to praise, and in the four next verses (vers. 19-22) eulogizes the goodness and mercy and marvellous loving-kindness of God, who has wrought gloriously for his people in the past, and has further an ample store of mercies laid up for them in the future. Which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! God had wrought his mercies for his own people, but in the sight of men generally, whether good or bad. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Howמָ֤ה (māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what great רַֽב־ (raḇ-) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great is Your goodness טוּבְךָ֮ (ṭū·ḇə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2898: Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare which אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that You have laid up צָפַ֪נְתָּ (ṣā·p̄an·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6845: To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk for those who fear You, לִּֽירֵ֫אֶ֥יךָ (lî·rê·’e·ḵā) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent and bestowed פָּ֭עַלְתָּ (pā·‘al·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise on those who take refuge לַחֹסִ֣ים (la·ḥō·sîm) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in in You בָּ֑ךְ (bāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew in the sight of נֶ֝֗גֶד (ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before the sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of men. אָדָם׃ (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being Links Psalm 31:19 NIVPsalm 31:19 NLT Psalm 31:19 ESV Psalm 31:19 NASB Psalm 31:19 KJV Psalm 31:19 BibleApps.com Psalm 31:19 Biblia Paralela Psalm 31:19 Chinese Bible Psalm 31:19 French Bible Psalm 31:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is your goodness which (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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