31:20 You hide them with you, where they are safe from the attacks 1 of men; 2
you conceal them in a shelter, where they are safe from slanderous attacks. 3
31:21 The Lord deserves praise 4
for he demonstrated his amazing faithfulness to me when I was besieged by enemies. 5
31:22 I jumped to conclusions and said, 6
“I am cut off from your presence!” 7
But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.
31:23 Love the Lord, all you faithful followers 8 of his!
The Lord protects those who have integrity,
but he pays back in full the one who acts arrogantly. 9