Psalms 31:18

Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 31:18

BSB
May lying lips be silenced-lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt.
AKJV
Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
CPDV
May deceitful lips be silenced: those that speak iniquity against the just, in arrogance and in abusiveness.
ERV
Let the lying lips be dumb; which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.
NHEB
Let the lying lips be mute, which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.
SMT
The lips of falsehood shall be mute; speaking boldly in pride and contempt.

Commentary for Psalms 31:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 31:18
Summary
Praying for silencing of arrogant liars.
Event
Prayer for enemies
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer