Psalms
“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”
Psalms 31:19
Psalms 31:19 (KJV) speaks to God's goodness, trust, and blessedness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Psalms 34:8“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
James 1:17“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.”
Genesis 1:31“Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.”
Psalms 119:68“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Psalms 100:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 31:19 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 31:19 reads: "Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!" The verse speaks to God's goodness, trust, and blessedness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 31 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 31:19 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!" is Psalms 31:19 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 31.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 31:19?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 31:19 include Psalms 34:8, James 1:17, and Psalms 68:19. Reading them alongside Psalms 31:19 deepens the theme of God's goodness.
How can I pray with Psalms 31:19?
Read Psalms 31:19 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.