Psalms 31:8

8 You have not given me into the hands of the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place.

Psalms 31:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.
ESV
8 and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place.
NLT
8 You have not handed me over to my enemies but have set me in a safe place.
MSG
8 You didn't leave me in their clutches but gave me room to breathe.
CSB
8 and have not handed me over to the enemy. You have set my feet in a spacious place.

Psalms 31:8 In-Context

6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols; as for me, I trust in the LORD.
7 I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
8 You have not given me into the hands of the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place.
9 Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief.
10 My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction,and my bones grow weak.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Deuteronomy 32:30
  • 2. S 2 Samuel 22:20
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