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Psalm 31:1a "In You, O LORD, I put my trust..."
Day 230 – Psalm 31
“In You, O LORD, I put my trust…” Psalm 31:1a
SUPERSCRIPTION
“To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.”
We have a regular superscription where David is named as the author of the psalm. This psalm reflects regular features found in the Davidic psalms. However regularity of features does not mean that the author was merely following a formula for writing. Each and every psalm reflects deep and honest musings of the psalmist.
TRUST IN THE LORD
Psalm 31 commences with a declaration of trust in the Lord.
“In You, O LORD, I put my trust;
Let me never be ashamed;
Deliver me in Your righteousness.”
Psalm 31:1
1. “In You, O LORD, I put my trust”
David often writes about his trust in the Lord. What may be observed about David’s declaration of trust in God? Three things may be highlighted:-