Psalm 31:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 31:17

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called on You. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them lie silent in Sheol.

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KJV

King James Version

Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, [and] let them be silent in the grave.

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WEB

World English Bible

Let me not be disappointed, LORD, for I have called on you. Let the wicked be disappointed. Let them be silent in Sheol.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Let me not be put to shame, O Jehovah; for I have called upon thee: Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Psalm 31

¹⁵ My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

¹⁶ Make Your face shine on Your servant; save me by Your loving devotion.

¹⁷ O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called on You. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them lie silent in Sheol.

¹⁸ May lying lips be silenced—lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt.

¹⁹ How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!

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