Psalms 31:7-8

Psalms 31:7-8

[7] I will be glad  and rejoice  in thy mercy:  for thou hast considered  my trouble;  thou hast known  my soul  in adversities;  [8] And hast not shut me up  into the hand  of the enemy:  thou hast set  my feet  in a large room. 

What does Psalms 31:7-8 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Even though the psalmist had not yet experienced deliverance, he delighted in the loyal love of his God. God had not handed him over to his enemy, so the prospects for the future were encouraging. Even though final deliverance was yet to come, David could praise God as he waited for it since he believed God would be faithful to His promises to help His afflicted. Paul and Silas sang praises to God in the Philippian jail with the same confidence ( Acts 16:25).