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.”
Psalms 31:17 in 8 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Let me not be confounded, O Lord, for I have called upon thee. Let the wicked be ashamed, and be brought down to hell.
- ASVAmerican 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.
- DARBYDarby
- Jehovah, let me not be ashamed; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, let them be silent in Sheol.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Let me not be disappointed, Yahweh, for I have called on you. Let the wicked be disappointed. Let them be silent in Sheol.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- O Jehovah, let me not be ashamed, For I have called Thee, let the wicked be ashamed, Let them become silent to Sheol.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Do not let me be ashamed, O Lord, for I have called upon you; let the wicked be ashamed and silent in the grave.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Do not let me be ashamed, O Lord, for I have called upon you; let the wicked be ashamed and silent in the grave.
Context: Psalms 31
15My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
16Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.
17Let 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.
18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
About Psalms 31: Trust in the Lord
In Psalm 31, the psalmist cries out to God for deliverance from his enemies, expressing confidence in God's protection and trustworthiness. He recalls past instances where God had rescued him and declares his faith in God's steadfast love.
Commentary
Psalm 31 is a beautiful expression of the believer's relationship with God. It demonstrates that even in times of distress and turmoil, we can find refuge in the Lord. The psalmist reminds us that crying out to God in times of trouble is not a sign of weakness, but a display of our trust and dependence on Him.Verse 5, in particular, stands out as a powerful declaration of faith: "Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God." These words were spoken by Jesus as He died on the cross, demonstrating His complete trust in God even in the face of death.Psalm 31 inspires us to follow Jesus' example and put our faith in God, even when circumstances seem dire. It reminds us that God is faithful and will rescue us from our troubles, as long as we trust in Him.