Psalms
“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.”
Psalms 31:3
Psalms 31:3 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, guidance, and God's guidance promise — 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
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalms 32:8“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”
Psalms 37:23“O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.”
Psalms 43:3“Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.”
Psalms 25:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 31:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 31:3 reads: "For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me." The verse speaks to refuge in God, guidance, and God's guidance promise. 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 31:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me." is Psalms 31:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 31.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 31:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 31:3 include Proverbs 3:6, Psalms 32:8, and Proverbs 18:10. Reading them alongside Psalms 31:3 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 31:3?
Read Psalms 31:3 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.