Psalm 31:2

2 Pay attention to me. Come quickly to help me. Be the rock I go to for safety. Be the strong fort that saves me.

Psalm 31:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 31:2

Bow down thine ear to me
Which is said after the manner of men, who, when they give attention, and listen to anything, stoop, and incline the ear; and this for God to do, as he sometimes does, is wonderful condescending grace!

deliver me speedily;
which shows that he was in great danger, and his case required haste: the Lord does help right early, and is sometimes a present help in time of need, and delivers at once, as soon as the mercy is asked for;

be thou my strong rock:
for shelter and security from enemies, as well as to build his everlasting salvation on, and to stand firmly upon, and out of danger;

for an house of defence to save me;
both for an house to dwell in, Lord being the dwelling place of his people in all generations, and a strong habitation to which they may continually resort; and for protection and safety, their place of defence in him being the munition of rocks, a strong hold, and a strong tower from the enemy.

Psalm 31:2 In-Context

1 Lord, I have gone to you for safety. Don't let me ever be put to shame. Save me, because you do what is right.

2 Pay attention to me. Come quickly to help me. Be the rock I go to for safety. Be the strong fort that saves me.

3 You are my rock and my fort. Lead me and guide me for the honor of your name.

4 Free me from the trap that is set for me. You are my place of safety.

5 Into your hands I commit my very life. Lord, set me free. You are my faithful God.