Psalms 31:17
Psalms 31:17 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
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.
Let me not be shamed, O Lord, for I have made my prayer to you; let the sinners be shamed, and let their mouths be shut in the underworld.
Lord, don't let me be disgraced, for I'm calling out to you. Instead let the wicked be disgraced, let them be silent in the grave.
Let me not be confounded, O Lord: for I haue called vpon thee: let the wicked bee put to confusion, and to silence in the graue.
O Jehovah, let me not be ashamed, For I have called Thee, let the wicked be ashamed, Let them become silent to Sheol.
Let me not be disappointed, LORD, for I have called on you. Let the wicked be disappointed. Let them be silent in Sheol.
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.
Yahweh, I call out to you, so do not allow me to be disgraced. I desire that wicked people will be disgraced; I want them to soon die and go down to the place where the dead people are.
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Psalms 31:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָאִ֣ירָ/ה
פָ֭נֶי/ךָ
עַל
עַבְדֶּ֑/ךָ
ה֖וֹשִׁיעֵ֣/נִי
בְ/חַסְדֶּֽ/ךָ
הָאִ֣ירָ/ה
ʼôwr
H215
to light
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
פָ֭נֶי/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
עַבְדֶּ֑/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
ה֖וֹשִׁיעֵ֣/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
בְ/חַסְדֶּֽ/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 31:17
הָאִ֣ירָ/ה
ʼôwr
H215
"to light"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
Or means to give light, whether physically or spiritually, as in Psalm 119:105 where God's word is a light to our path.
Definition: 1) to be or become light, shine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become light (day) 1a2) to shine (of the sun) 1a3) to become bright 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be illuminated 1b2) to become lighted up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars) 1c2) to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine 1c3) to kindle, light (candle, wood) 1c4) lighten (of the eyes, his law, etc) 1c5) to make shine (of the face)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine. See also: Genesis 1:15; Psalms 67:2; Psalms 13:4.
פָ֭נֶי/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
עַבְדֶּ֑/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
ה֖וֹשִׁיעֵ֣/נִי
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
בְ/חַסְדֶּֽ/ךָ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 31:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 31:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 31:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 31:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 31:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 31:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 31:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 31:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 31:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 31:17
- Sermons on Psalms 31:17
Context — Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit
15My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.
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. 19How 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!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 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 are faithless without cause will be disgraced. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 20:11 | But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. |
| 3 | Psalms 34:5 | Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. |
| 4 | Isaiah 41:11–12 | Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. |
| 5 | Psalms 115:17 | It is not the dead who praise the LORD, nor any who descend into silence. |
| 6 | Psalms 35:26 | May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 2:9 | He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. |
| 8 | Psalms 40:14–15 | May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame. |
| 9 | Psalms 94:17 | Unless the LORD had been my helper, I would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence. |
| 10 | Psalms 35:4 | May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded. |
Psalms 31:17 Summary
This verse is a prayer where the writer asks God to not let them be ashamed because they have called on Him for help. The writer also asks God to punish the wicked and make them silent in death. This means that God will ultimately judge those who do not follow Him, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46. The writer trusts in God's power and love, just like we can trust in God's goodness and loving devotion, as mentioned in Psalms 23:1-6 and Jeremiah 31:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be put to shame in Psalms 31:17?
To be put to shame means to be humiliated or disgraced, as seen in Psalms 31:17, and it is a consequence for those who oppose God, as mentioned in Psalms 35:26 and Isaiah 41:11.
Who are the wicked in this verse?
The wicked in Psalms 31:17 refer to those who do not follow God's ways and instead live in rebellion against Him, similar to what is described in Psalms 1:1-6 and Proverbs 10:29-30.
What is Sheol in the Bible?
Sheol is the place of the dead in the Old Testament, as seen in Psalms 31:17, and it is often associated with a sense of darkness and separation from God, as mentioned in Psalms 88:3-6 and Ezekiel 32:27.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Psalms?
This verse fits into the overall message of Psalms, which emphasizes trust in God and the importance of living a righteous life, as seen in Psalms 1:1-6 and Psalms 23:1-6, and it encourages believers to call on God in times of need, as mentioned in Psalms 50:15 and Romans 10:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can call on God in my own life, and how can I trust in His deliverance?
- How do I respond when I see wickedness around me, and what can I do to stand against it?
- What does it mean to 'lie silent in Sheol', and how does this relate to the concept of eternal judgment?
- In what ways can I reflect the loving devotion of God, as mentioned in Psalms 31:16, in my own relationships and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 31:17
Let me not be ashamed, O Lord,.... The same petition as in Psalms 31:1; for I have called upon thee; who is nigh unto all that call upon him in truth, and is rich unto them, and has promised to help
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 31:17
I have called upon thee; and therefore thy honour will be eclipsed in my disappointment, as if thou didst not hear prayers, nor keep promise, nor make any difference between good and bad men. Let the wicked be ashamed; frustrated in their wicked designs and carnal confidences. Seeing they are implacable in their malice and rage against innocent and good men, do thou cut them off by thy just judgment; and since either the righteous or the wicked must be cut off, let destruction fall upon them, who most deserve it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 31:17
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.Ver. 17. Let me not be ashamed] i.e. Disappointed of my hopes. Let the wicked be ashamed] For they call not upon God, but shame those that do, Psalms 14:4; Psalms 14:6. Let them be silent in the grave] Let their large spoken mouths be stopped with a spadeful of mould.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 31:17
Verse 17. Let the wicked be ashamed] Those who traduce my character and lay snares for my life; let them be confounded.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 31:17
17. The prayer of Psa 31:1 is repeated. While my prayers are answered, let my enemies be silenced and consigned to Sheol. A similar prayer in Psalms 25:2-3; Jeremiah 17:18.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 31:17
Let me not be ashamed, O Lord, for I have called upon thee - That is, I have reposed entire confidence in thee, and in thy promises, in the time of trial; let now the result be such as to show that I
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 31:17
17. Ashamed—This marks the different results of a wicked and a holy life. The verb, in either case, is simply declarative.
Sermons on Psalms 31:17
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Wisdom Lights Up Our Face by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a hotel with many rooms to illustrate the Christian life. He emphasizes the importance of having nothing to hide and having a good a |
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Dreams in Flames - Part 1 by Winkie Pratney | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus and loving others rather than being self-centered. He encourages listeners to reach out and help others, |
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Keeping Our Focus by Debbie Meroff | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of not being able to see spiritually and lacking the eyes of faith. He emphasizes the need to open the eyes of our hearts and see |
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The Fear of God (02) Fathers and Their Responsibility by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching the fear of the Lord to the younger generation. He explains that the fear of the Lord is a response to God's love |
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(Youth Bible School 2007) Christ Is the Believer's Life by John D. Martin | In this sermon, the apostle Paul addresses four things in life that steal people's joy: circumstances, people, things, and anxiety. He emphasizes the importance of putting these th |
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Not Alone in Suffering by Basilea Schlink | In this video, Basilia Schlink shares her testimony of how she found comfort and joy in her suffering. She was seriously ill and separated from her loved ones for a long time. Howe |
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What Do You See by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of spiritual vision and perspective, highlighting how what we see and how we see it can determine the limits of our blessings and success. Us |