Psalms 31:1-24 - Exposition

but part 1. might be further subdivided into three, and part 2. into two portions. The psalm thus fails into six divisions:

Part 1. ( Psalms 31:1-4 ), prayer;

Part 2. ( Psalms 31:5-8 ), self-encouragement;

Part 3. ( Psalms 31:9-13 ), causes of his trouble;

Part 4. ( Psalms 31:14-18 ), profession of faith and prayer;

Part 5. ( Psalms 31:19-22 ), praise of God's goodness;

Part 6. ( Psalms 31:23 , Psalms 31:24 ), exhortation to the people to praise God.