Psalms 31:16

16 (30-17) Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; save me in thy mercy.

Psalms 31:16 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 31:16

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant
In which he prays for the gracious presence of God, the manifestations of himself unto him, the discoveries of his love, the enjoyment of him in Christ, communion with him, the comforts of his Spirit, and joys of his salvation; see ( Numbers 6:25 Numbers 6:26 ) ;

save me for thy mercies' sake;
not for any merit and righteousness of his own, but for the sake of the grace and goodness of the Lord; which is putting salvation, whether temporal or spiritual, upon its right foot and foundation; which is never wrought out by, or is for works of righteousness done by men, but according to the grace and mercy of God.

Psalms 31:16 In-Context

14 (30-15) But I have put my trust in thee, O Lord: I said: Thou art my God.
15 (30-16) My lots are in thy hands. Deliver me out of the hands of my enemies; and from them that persecute me.
16 (30-17) Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; save me in thy mercy.
17 (30-18) Let me not be confounded, O Lord, for I have called upon thee. Let the wicked be ashamed, and be brought down to hell.
18 (30-19) Let deceitful lips be made dumb. Which speak iniquity against the just, with pride and abuse.
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