Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let me not be put to shame, LORD, for I have cried out to you; but let the wicked be put to shame and be silent in the realm of the dead. New Living Translation Don’t let me be disgraced, O LORD, for I call out to you for help. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them lie silent in the grave. English Standard Version O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I call upon you; let the wicked be put to shame; let them go silently to Sheol. 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Do not let me be ashamed, O LORD, for I have called upon You; Let the wicked be ashamed; Let them be silent in the grave. New American Standard Bible Let me not be put to shame, LORD, for I call upon You; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol. NASB 1995 Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call upon You; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol. NASB 1977 Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call upon Thee; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol. Legacy Standard Bible O Yahweh, let me not be put to shame, for I call upon You; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol. Amplified Bible Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call on You; Let the wicked (godless) be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead). Christian Standard Bible LORD, do not let me be disgraced when I call on you. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them be quiet in Sheol. Holman Christian Standard Bible LORD, do not let me be disgraced when I call on You. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them be silent in Sheol. 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. Contemporary English Version I pray only to you. Don't disappoint me. Disappoint my cruel enemies until they lie silent in their graves. English Revised Version Let me not he ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, let them be silent in Sheol. GOD'S WORD® Translation O LORD, I have called on you, so do not let me be put to shame. Let wicked people be put to shame. Let them be silent in the grave. Good News Translation I call to you, LORD; don't let me be disgraced. May the wicked be disgraced; may they go silently down to the world of the dead. International Standard Version Let me not be ashamed, LORD, for I have called upon you. Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in the next life. Majority 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. NET Bible O LORD, do not let me be humiliated, for I call out to you! May evil men be humiliated! May they go wailing to the grave! New Heart 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO YHWH, do not let me be ashamed, "" For I have called You, let the wicked be ashamed, "" Let them become silent to Sheol. Young'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. Smith's Literal Translation O Jehovah, I shall not be ashamed, for I called upon thee: the unjust shall be ashamed and they shall be destroyed to hades. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet me not be confounded, O Lord, for I have called upon thee. Let the wicked be ashamed, and be brought down to hell. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Do not let me be put to shame, for I have called to you, LORD. Put the wicked to shame; reduce them to silence in Sheol. New Revised Standard Version Do not let me be put to shame, O LORD, for I call on you; let the wicked be put to shame; let them go dumbfounded to Sheol. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH, I shall not be ashamed that I called you; the wicked shall be ashamed and they shall descend into Sheol. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called upon Thee; Let the wicked be ashamed, let them be put to silence in the nether-world. Brenton Septuagint Translation O Lord, let me not be ashamed, for I have called upon thee: let the ungodly be ashamed, and brought down to Hades. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit…16Make Your face shine on Your servant; save me by Your loving devotion. 17O 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. 18May lying lips be silenced—lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt.… Cross References Isaiah 45:17 But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting. Romans 10:11 It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” 1 Peter 2:6 For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Isaiah 54:4 Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. Jeremiah 17:18 Let my persecutors be put to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Let them be terrified, but do not let me be terrified. Bring upon them the day of disaster and shatter them with double destruction. Romans 9:33 as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Isaiah 50:7 Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. Joel 2:26-27 You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. You will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you. My people will never again be put to shame. / Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. 2 Timothy 1:12 For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. Psalm 25:2-3 in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. / Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced. Isaiah 49:23 Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming. Psalm 71:1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. Isaiah 41:11 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. Treasury of Scripture 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. Let me Psalm 31:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Psalm 25:2,3 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me… Psalm 34:5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. wicked Psalm 6:10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly. Psalm 35:4,26 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt… Psalm 40:14,15 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil… them Psalm 115:17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. 1 Samuel 2:9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. Matthew 22:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. them Psalm 115:17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. 1 Samuel 2:9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. Matthew 22:12,13 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless… silent in the grave. Jump to Previous Ashamed Cried Disappointed Grave Lie Mouths Nether-World Prayer Shame Shamed Sheol Shut Silence Silent Sinners Underworld WickedJump to Next Ashamed Cried Disappointed Grave Lie Mouths Nether-World Prayer Shame Shamed Sheol Shut Silence Silent Sinners Underworld WickedPsalm 31 1. David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help7. He rejoices in his mercy 9. He prays in his calamity 19. He praises God for his goodness O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called on You. This plea reflects a deep trust in God, a common theme in the Psalms where the psalmist seeks refuge and vindication from God. The concept of shame in the biblical context often relates to public disgrace or dishonor. In ancient Israel, honor and shame were significant cultural values, and being put to shame could mean a loss of social standing or divine disfavor. The psalmist's call on the Lord indicates a personal relationship and reliance on God's faithfulness. This phrase echoes the assurance found in Romans 10:11, "Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame," highlighting the continuity of God's promise to protect and honor those who trust in Him. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them lie silent in Sheol. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 31, David is expressing his trust in God amidst adversity and seeking deliverance from his enemies. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, whom David calls upon for protection and vindication. 3. The Wicked Those who oppose David and, by extension, oppose God's righteous ways. They are the ones David prays will be put to shame. 4. Sheol In Hebrew thought, Sheol is the realm of the dead, often depicted as a place of silence and separation from the living. Teaching Points Trust in God's DeliveranceDavid's plea is rooted in his trust in God. Believers today can find assurance in God's faithfulness to deliver and protect those who call upon Him. The Fate of the Wicked The psalm contrasts the destinies of the righteous and the wicked. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate justice of God, where the wicked will face shame and silence. Prayer as a Response to Adversity David's response to his troubles is to call upon the Lord. This teaches us the importance of turning to God in prayer when facing challenges. The Reality of Sheol Understanding Sheol as a place of silence underscores the finality of judgment for the wicked, prompting believers to live righteously and share the gospel.Verse 17. - Let me not be ashamed, O Lord (see the comment on ver. l). For I have called upon thee. "I have," i.e., "been ever thy true worshipper." Even when I have sinned (ver. 10), my sins have not been "sins of unfaithfulness," but lapses, sins of infirmity, unpremeditated yieldings to temptation. Let the wicked be ashamed. Bring shame, i.e., upon those who are at once my enemies and thine - the wicked and impenitent generally - and, among them on my present adversaries, those who are collected together to carry on war against me. And let them be silent in the grave; or, in Sheol. Let a stop be put to their slanders (ver. 13) and lying speeches (ver. 18); let them he silenced by removal from this world to the land of the departed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O LORD,יְֽהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel let me not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be ashamed, אֵ֭בוֹשָׁה (’ê·ḇō·wō·šāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I have called on You. קְרָאתִ֑יךָ (qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read Let the wicked רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person be put to shame; יֵבֹ֥שׁוּ (yê·ḇō·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed let them lie silent יִדְּמ֥וּ (yid·də·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1826: To be dumb, to be astonished, to stop, to perish in Sheol. לִשְׁאֽוֹל׃ (liš·’ō·wl) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular Strong's 7585: Underworld (place to which people descend at death) Links Psalm 31:17 NIVPsalm 31:17 NLT Psalm 31:17 ESV Psalm 31:17 NASB Psalm 31:17 KJV Psalm 31:17 BibleApps.com Psalm 31:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 31:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 31:17 French Bible Psalm 31:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 31:17 Let me not be disappointed Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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