Psalms 31:17

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 31:17

BSB

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.

AKJV

Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called on you: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.

CPDV

Do not let me be confounded, Lord, for I have called upon you. Let the impious be ashamed and be drawn down into Hell.

ERV

Let me not he ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, let them be silent in Sheol.

NHEB

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

SMT

O Jehovah, I shall not be ashamed, for I called upon thee: the unjust shall be ashamed and they shall be destroyed to hades.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 31:17

LetmenotbeashamedH954VerbOLORDH3068Proper NameforIhavecalledH7121VerbupontheeletthewickedH7563AdjectivebeashamedH954VerbandletthembesilentH1826VerbinthegraveH7585Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 31:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 31:17

Summary

Requesting vindication over wicked opponents.

Event

Request for vindication

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC