Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 31:1

"In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame: Deliver me in thy righteousness." — Psalms 31:1 (ASV)

The words of this verse are interesting as being the last words of Xavier, and as concluding the Te Deum.

Psalms 31:1–3 occurs again with slight variations in Psalm 71:1-3.

Let me never. —Literally, let me not forever be ashamed.